Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora orders pubic engagement at police stations
Commissioner Sanjay Arora, in the order dated July 16, stated that this decision was taken during the conference of director generals and inspector generals. Apart from this, it was also decided that debates could be held in schools and colleges on the types of work undertaken by the police. Arora issued a set of measures that need to be undertaken across the city, one of which is weekly programmes.
Every week, at the district/police station level, a drive will be initiated to involve the general public and students from educational institutions. Participants will be shown various records and equipment, including a sample FIR, tear gas equipment, queue management tools, and the following security devices: door frame metal Detector (DFMD) and handheld metal detector (HHMD).
Additionally, there will be an introduction to the case property with a demonstration of barcoding, as well as a display of general property and weapons. Participants will also receive a demonstration of the crime and criminal tracking network and systems, and a guided tour of the record room and the wireless unit/control room.
The order mentioned monthly debates to be organised on a rotational basis at the police station level in schools and colleges.
'A grand finale shall be held in October, coinciding with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, featuring winners of previous rounds. An ACP-rank officer must attend each event to deliver opening/closing remarks, distribute prizes, and interact with students. Interschool debate clubs should be formed at the sub-division level to
ensure continued engagement,' it mentioned.
To keep up with student interest, inviting youth icons and influencers could also be useful, it said. The circular also mentioned that documentaries, videos, and assessment reports should be made of the outreach programmes.
The order noted that to enhance engagement and participation, it is important to introduce 'Jan Sunwai' (an open house for public grievances) proceedings. Additionally, the programme should include workshops focused on traffic issues, cybercrime prevention and public awareness, the challenges posed by fake news for policing and countermeasures, as well as juvenile delinquency, focusing on its causes and preventive measures. There should be discussions on the impact of drug abuse on crime and strategies for prevention, it said.
Sakshi Chand is working as an Assistant Editor with the Indian Express. She has over a decade of experience in covering crime, prisons, traffic and human interest stories. She has also covered the communal clashes in Kasganj, Aligarh, Trilokpuri riots as well as the North-East Delhi riots. Apart from being a journalist, she is also a National level basketball player and a coach. Before joining the Indian Express, she was working for The Times of India. ... Read More
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