The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) says it fully supports the use of body-worn cameras and has already begun the procurement process, inviting firms to express interest in supplying the technology as part of a broader push to modernise policing.
In a statement today, the TTPS sought to make clear it is not opposed to body cameras, describing them as an essential tool for professional, transparent and accountable policing.
The service said body-worn cameras provide an objective record of interactions between officers and the public, helping to document incidents accurately, support investigations and court proceedings, protect officers from false allegations and encourage professional conduct during police encounters.
The TTPS said it is moving with urgency to procure and deploy the technology across the organisation but stressed implementation requires careful planning. The process includes compliance with procurement regulations, the development of operational policies, data storage and management systems, officer training, privacy protections and legislative requirements.
As part of the procurement process, the TTPS has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the supply, delivery and commissioning of body-worn camera systems.
The deadline for submissions is July 22, 2026. Following that stage, qualified firms will be invited to participate in a formal bidding process under the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act.
The TTPS said the introduction of body cameras forms part of its wider transformation agenda aimed at creating a more transparent, accountable, professional and technology-driven police service.
It added body cameras will help improve service delivery, strengthen public confidence and support higher standards of policing as the organisation continues to modernise its operations.
