Liberia National Police Personnel Now have Body Cameras on Them

Monrovia, Liberia: The Brooklyn Park Police Department in Minnesota has donated critical law enforcement equipment to the Liberia National Police (LNP), aiming to strengthen public safety and modernize traffic enforcement across Liberia.

The donation includes 85 body-worn cameras—tools that enhance officer accountability, increase transparency, and provide valuable resources for evidence collection and training. Additionally, five dash-mounted radar systems were contributed to support traffic regulation, helping to reduce speeding and prevent road accidents in high-risk areas.

Brooklyn Park, which hosts the largest Liberian diaspora community in the United States, continues to deepen its partnership with Liberia. The city has announced plans to donate advanced laser detection systems in the coming months and will work closely with the LNP to support reforms in Liberia’s traffic laws.

Officials from both police departments have expressed confidence that this growing collaboration will elevate policing standards, build public trust, and strengthen ties between the two nations.

Police Body Camera help them ensure that both police officers and civilians are held accountable for their actions. The footage provides an unbiased record of interactions, which is critical in cases of complaints or investigations. Evidence Collection: Body cameras capture real-time video and audio, which can be used as evidence in court. This helps strengthen legal cases by providing clear, visual documentation of incidents.

Officer Protection: They can protect officers from false accusations by documenting their actions accurately. This often leads to quicker resolution of disputes or complaints.

Public Trust: Knowing that encounters are being recorded can increase public confidence in law enforcement. It promotes fairness and openness in police operations.

Training and Evaluation:

Recorded footage can be used to train officers, showing real-life scenarios to improve decision-making, communication, and de-escalation tactics.

Behavior Modification: Both officers and civilians tend to behave more appropriately when they know they’re being recorded, which can reduce the chances of conflict or escalation.