CEBU Rep. Eduardo Gullas has called for the video recording of police custodial interrogations of “persons of interest” and suspects, saying it is already standard practice in other countries, particularly in grave felonies.
“There’s no question the electronic recording of custodial interviews is a potent law enforcement tool,” Gullas, a lawyer by profession, said.
Gullas made the statement after two respondents in the case involving the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera claimed they were pressured by the police to link somebody to drug use during the New Year’s party they all attended at a Makati City hotel.
Gullas said “creating and keeping” electronic records of custodial question and answer sessions will: