Starting from the beginning of 2026, preventive inspectors across the country will carry out their duties equipped with personal video recorders. This was reported by Upl.uz.
This measure is being introduced to ensure the personal safety of employees and to create a transparent mechanism for resolving conflict situations. According to Rahimjon Naimov, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' preventive service, the necessary funding for purchasing the equipment has been allocated by the government.
The new regulation, effective from January 1, 2026, is aimed at addressing systemic problems faced by law enforcement agencies. Rahimjon Naimov provided specific examples demonstrating the necessity of body cameras.
In many cases, inspectors sustain bodily injuries during service, but it is difficult to prove the fact of the attack and the guilt of the offender due to lack of clear evidence. Additionally, video recorders also serve to protect the rights of citizens.
Complaints about unlawful actions by inspectors are received, and without objective evidence, investigating them is complicated. As emphasized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs representative, to eliminate such cases, all inspectors will be fully equipped with body cameras.
This step is part of a broader initiative to modernize the law enforcement system. Earlier, on March 5, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev instructed the Minister of Internal Affairs at the national anti-corruption council meeting to equip preventive points in every neighborhood with video cameras and to provide each inspector with a body camera.
It should be noted that employees of the road patrol service in Tashkent have been using body cameras on a trial basis since 2019. The widespread introduction of personal video recorders for preventive inspectors will be a logical continuation in enhancing the transparency and accountability of internal affairs bodies, as well as strengthening the legal protection of both employees and citizens.
Studies conducted in various countries show that the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers reduces the number of complaints by 90 percent and helps decrease incidents of use of force by more than 50 percent.
