Police now rely on cameras installed by private individuals and shop owners to prove many crimes. The police are also ahead of the curve by installing a maximum number of cameras on the roads and detecting traffic violations to penalize them. It is ironic that police turn their backs when the same camera is turned toward them. Two years ago, the Supreme Court ordered that all police stations in the state should be surrounded by cameras to prevent violence against people, including lock-up beatings. So far, cameras have been installed in only half of the stations. Reacting sharply against the police's slow-moving policy in this regard, the Supreme Court has demanded that cameras be installed at all stations and a report be submitted within a month. The High Court has given an ultimatum that action will be taken against the Chief Secretary if the order is not implemented.

The Home Department had earlier ordered to sanction the total cost of Rs 41.6 crore for this. But only 11.89 crores have been sanctioned in 2021-22 and 4.8 crores in 22-23. 40% is the central share. That was not received in time either. This delayed the installation of the cameras. Cameras will be installed in 520 police stations in Kerala. The contract for the installation of the camera has been taken by Central Public Sector Undertaking Telecommunications Limited. Had the money been released earlier, they would have completed the work. Even if money is allowed now, it is difficult to complete within a month. It can be expected that the government will speed up the process as the Supreme Court has given the ultimatum. The installation of this camera will pave the way for a direct impact on police behavior in the future. They will have to answer to the lock-up beatings caught on camera. The camera installs a system that can store images and sound for up to one and a half years. In cases of custodial violence, camera footage and audio can become key evidence against the police.

13 cameras are to be installed in one station. There will be cameras at the entrance, lock-ups, corridors, station authorities' rooms, station premises, and the rooms where the accused are held. If damaged, repair should be done within six hours. SHO should ensure that it does not switch off. If you want to open the videos, you have to use the password of the district police chief. The Supreme Court had given such strict instructions in the order of 2020. The Supreme Court had ordered that if human rights have been violated, the victim can demand the footage of the interrogation, which can be accepted as evidence by the Human Rights Commission. Supreme Court's order is beneficial to the people. Delaying it is an anti-people move.