Portuguese authorities plan to equip the PSP and GNR with 8,000 body‑worn cameras to strengthen transparency, officer accountability and evidence gathering. Coverage notes benefits—improved trust, clearer incident records and deterrence of misconduct—alongside operational challenges such as procurement costs, data storage, training and legal safeguards for privacy. Reporting also highlights a rise in self‑certified sick leave among workers, exploring causes from workplace stress and post‑pandemic health patterns to economic incentives, and discussing social and fiscal implications. Analysts call for calibrated policy responses that protect workers’ rights while tightening oversight to prevent misuse and limit impacts on productivity and public spending.