policing in kerala
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Innovative Policing in KeralaTRANSCRIPT
A police station for Tourists…………….
SHO’s Room………..
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The petitioners fear of the police station evaporated……
SHO’s productivity went up……………
These conditions make it impossible for the SHO to be impolite……..
Electronic Medium
Email Facility in all Police StationsProper storage of seized property
Vehicle Disposal
Government accorded sanction for the auction of vehicles dumped in the surroundings of Police Stations.
Several thousand vehicles auctioned.
Dump yards around Stations Cleaned up
Compound Cleaning- Vehicle disposal
Neat and Tidy Bathrooms
WAITING ROOMS FOR PUBLIC AND WOMEN
Better Equipments for Police Stations
-Vehicles
-Alco meters-Speed Radars--Computers-Forensic Tool Kit-Handy Cams-Digital Cameras-Riot Equipment-Weapons-Water purifiers-Fax/ Photostat
Water Policing…………….
52 Police Stations with backwaters were provided with Inland water boats
Communication Facilities
• All police phones under CUG• Mobile phones to all personnel.•15000 mobile SIMs already given•10,000 more soon to be given
•SHOs phone remains unchanged.•Public can contact SHO directly•Internet in all Police Stations.•TETRA/ Mobile Trunking Radios- Communication facilities
COMPUTER ROOMS IN ALL POLICE STATIONS
Digital FIR’s Email
Complaints Digital record of
criminals Crime Mapping GEOKAMS Police INTRANET
Lock up Surveillance system
The Camera fitted in the Lock up will beam live images to the screen for the sentry and in the room of the SHO
ELIMINATING ROUTINE POLICE DUTIES
Salary and allowances thru Banks
•M.V. Petty cases thru Banks•Tappal thru mail•C Forms thru web site•Summons thru SMS
Financial Stability in Police Stations
Funds for persons assisting Accident Victims Funds for rewarding drivers doing good work in
traffic Funds for giving transport allowance to women
coming to the Police Station Funds for medical assistance to women victims Funds for arranging counselors for women
victims Funds for Top up cards for members of public Funds for conducting meetings with the public Funds for organising training classes in schools Funds for Tribal areas Funds for purchase of furniture, fax, Photostat,
water purifiers etc under Plan Fund.
Understanding that the human
element is the most important
element of the force, we initiated on
one hand, a host of welfare measures
for the policemen, and on the other
offered regular trainings, to keep him
motivated and to be positive towards
the job, he is expected to perform.
Change in Attitude- Most Important
(Sec.108)
Govt. to give compensation for death or injury on duty;
To bear the cost of medical treatment, private or Govt.;
To extend medical insurance cover to all personnel to
maintain good health.
Police Welfare for satisfied and motivated staff
Police Welfare to keep the Policemen motivated
Sec. 104- Provisions for Welfare Fund.,
formed by Government and Public
Contribution, % of fees collected for police
guards, escorts etc,
-Housing Society-Police Canteens-Police Schools
-Police Life and Medical Insurance
Neither crime nor terror nor naxalism
can be solved without public cooperation
With co-operation, an unarmed policeman can control thousands
The scheme of Community PolicingThe scheme of Community PolicingImplemented in 143 Police Stations.Implemented in 143 Police Stations.
Kadalora Jagratha Samities -Kadalora Jagratha Samities -Programme with FishermenProgramme with Fishermen
All the 76 police stations in Kerala having a coast, All the 76 police stations in Kerala having a coast, are running a programme with the fishermen are running a programme with the fishermen community, where in the fishermen act as the eyes community, where in the fishermen act as the eyes and ears of the police, both in the high seas and and ears of the police, both in the high seas and also on the shores.also on the shores.
Another Innovative scheme is the Student Police Cadet Projectimplemented in 130 schools.
Every week, an indoor
and outdoor class each;
A qualified
head constable takes the
drill classes.
The Student Police Cadet Project has prepared the ground for people friendly policing and shape responsible citizenry with civic sense.
2009 International Association of Chiefs of Police- Community
Policing Award
The agency recognized this year for their community policing initiatives aimed at improving homeland security was Kochi City Police, Kochi City, Kerala, India.
We have had marked success in the areas of crime reduction and better law and order due to this project, but
the biggest achievement is that we have been able to change how the public perceives the Police.
Policing back to Police Stations
THE PUBLIC VIEW POINT ON THE POLICE HAS CHANGED FROM - A NECESSARY EVIL TO A FRIEND IN NEED
