KUALA LUMPUR: Experts have hailed the government's decision to provide body cameras for police as a step in the right direction.

Criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said the RM30 million allocation for the purchase of body cams, announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday in conjunction with Police Day, would increase confidence in the police, enhance professionalism and provide security or evidence in cases where policemen or even members of the public cross the line.