The PNP Patriots says the pepper-spraying of Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Desmond McKenzie, by the police highlights the need for mandatory police body-worn cameras.

McKenzie said he was pepper-sprayed by a police officer while attempting to calm residents following a police shooting in the constituency on Tuesday morning.

The PNP Patriots is charging that the incident raises serious questions about the use of force, police discretion, and the treatment of citizens in high-tension encounters with security forces.