Body worn cameras mandated for boarding officers to record vessel inspections, enhancing transparency and evidentiary integrity.

Mandate requires Body Worn Cameras in boarding jackets for Customs Boarding Officers during vessel boardings; devices must be stand alone without Wi Fi or SIM, worn during inspections to record interactions and verification processes. Recorded data is to be securely stored and routinely reviewed by supervising officers to support evidentiary needs and protect officers from frivolous complaints, reinforcing transparency and accountability in boarding procedures.

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