DNCD announces agents will wear mini cameras in their uniforms
The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) announced a pilot program whereby agents would wear small cameras in their uniforms during their actions. The announcement comes at a time when the reputation of the institution was affected when a surveillance video showed a drug raid of a barbershop in Montecristi where agents planted drugs.
The spokesman for the DNCD, Carlos Devers said on Saturday, 10 August 2019, that the plan is first being implemented in La Vega. He said the actions will be monitored by a surveillance center in the headquarters of the institution.
“Everyone will have their portable camera on their chest or neck. Each operation will be recorded and if a camera is turned off, the agent carrying it will be suspended,” he added. Devers said the plan is to suspend agents who act irregularly immediately.
Nuria Piera used her investigative news show this week to present how the Villa Vasquez raid was not an isolated occurrence in Montecristi.
Source: DR1, DiarioLibre
Aug 16, 2019
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