SINGAPORE – A new canine-mounted camera system is being trialled in the Singapore Police Force’s (SPF) K-9 unit, to allow officers from the Special Operations Command to conduct search operations safely.
The lightweight camera is worn on an adjustable harness designed to allow the dog to move in an unrestricted manner. Visuals and audio are then live-streamed to the officer’s handheld monitor, allowing them to see the area from the dog’s perspective.
Police K-9 unit deputy commanding officer Jerlyn Tan said: “With a camera mounted on the dog, our officers receive a live view of the premises and any potential threats before moving in.
“This provides our officers with greater situational awareness to respond to more security incidents.”
Similar systems have been used in North America and the UK. The Edmonton Police Service in Canada has reported using a similar canine-mounted camera system since 2013, and described it as “invaluable” for officer safety.
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