The Guyana Revenue Authority has introduced mandatory body cameras for frontline Customs officers operating at airports, wharves, transit sheds and during law enforcement exercises.
In a notice issued Friday, the GRA said all Customs officers working in frontline operations will now be required to wear body cameras while carrying out their official duties.
The move forms part of broader Customs modernization efforts aimed at strengthening professionalism, improving public trust and creating a more transparent system for passengers, importers and businesses interacting with Customs officials.
According to the GRA, the cameras are expected to help improve the processing of passengers and goods while also ensuring officers comply with trade, tax and border laws.
Authorities say the recordings will provide audio and visual evidence during inspections, seizures, disputes or other incidents that may later require investigation.
The initiative also comes as Guyana continues to experience increasing levels of trade activity, cargo movement and international arrivals linked to the country’s rapidly expanding economy.
The GRA said the use of body cameras is intended to promote integrity among officers while protecting both Customs personnel and members of the public during interactions at ports of entry.
Officials noted that Standard Operating Procedures have already been implemented to govern how recorded footage will be managed, retained and stored.
The revenue agency is also encouraging members of the public to report any abuse or misuse of the system directly to the Office of the Comptroller.
Persons seeking clarification or wishing to report concerns can contact the GRA on telephone number 227-6060 extensions 2301-2303 or 3201-3210.
The implementation of body cameras represents a significant step toward enhanced transparency and accountability in Guyana’s Customs operations.
