Hearing out grievances, workshops: Delhi top cop, set to retire later this month, eyes enhanced public-police engagement
During visits to police stations, participants will be shown various documents and equipment, including a sample FIR, tear gas equipment, queue management tools
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Every week, at the district/police station level, a drive will be initiated to involve the general public and students from educational institutions (Representational Image/:File)Eyeing an increase in public engagement, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, who is set to retire on July 31, has asked police stations across the city to engage with students and citizens.
In an order last week, the Delhi police chief stated that the decision was taken during a recent high-profile meeting. Every week, at the district and police station level, a drive will be initiated to involve the general public and students.
During the meeting with the Director Generals of Police (DGP) and Inspector Generals of Police (IGPs), it was also discussed that debates could be held in schools and colleges on the types of work undertaken by the police.
The order noted that to enhance engagement and participation, it is important to introduce ‘Jan Sunwai’ sessions (an open house for public grievances). Additionally, the programme should include workshops focused on traffic issues, cybercrime prevention and public awareness, challenges posed by fake news for policing and countermeasures, as well as juvenile delinquency — its causes and preventive measures. There should be discussions on the impact of drug abuse on crime and strategies for prevention, it said.
During visits to police stations, participants will be shown various documents and equipment, including a sample FIR, tear gas equipment, queue management tools. They would also be able to see following security devices such as 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 criminal tracking network and systems, and a guided tour of the record room and the wireless unit and control room.
The order mentioned monthly debates to be organised on a rotational basis 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 stated.
To keep up with the interest of the students, 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.
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