MANILA, Philippines—Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Saturday said police officers should be equipped with body cameras during operations to prevent unlawful arrests and planting of evidence as alleged in the case of peasant organizer Amanda Echanis.
In a statement, Pangilinan said the use of body cameras by the police is the public’s way of protecting themselves against possible abuse.
“Proteksyon ito ng publiko sa maaaring pang-aabuso ng kapangyarihan at karahasan ng mga pulis tulad ng pagtanim ng ebidensya, illegal na pag-aresto at maging ng pagpatay,” said Pangilinan.
(We need to protect the public against the possibility of police abuse of power or use of violence such as…
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