Riyadh Municipality expands use of body cameras for inspectors

Riyadh Municipality has announced the expansion of body camera use for inspectors during regulatory visits to establishments across the city.

The initiative aims to strengthen compliance with municipal regulations, enhance transparency, and improve the quality of field inspections.

The rollout follows the completion of a three-week proof-of-concept trial, during which more than 600 inspection visits were documented.

The inspectors’ cameras provide an official record of each visit, safeguarding the rights of inspectors, businesses, employees, and consumers, and allowing for review and verification of procedures, observations, and objections when needed.

The cameras record both audio and video of visits, increasing the reliability and transparency of procedures, improving documentation quality, and supporting the verification of observations.

This initiative is part of the municipality’s efforts to adopt best technological practices and enhance the efficiency of field inspections, contributing to improved quality of life in Riyadh.