Delhi Police Commissioner, Mr. Rakesh Asthana has asked the police force to work towards making policing people-friendly. He also asked them to use new technologies for greater efficiency. On Thursday, during his visit to areas under Delhi Police’s West Zone, he told the officers that all ranks should be able to raise their voice or grievances so that they can give better suggestions for the police department.
The Commissioner reviewed the law and order situation, community policing initiatives, and other police works of the west, Outer Dwarka, Rohini, Outer North, and North-West police districts that fall under the Western Zone. A senior official said that the police officers highlighted some issues to the commissioner such as the need to improve the wireless communication, give financial powers to station house officers, implement three shifts and look into the problems of investigating officers in obtaining a timely forensic science laboratory.
Asthana said that the police officers should give their best for the benefit of the department. He has asked the police officers to hear the complaints and give them solutions that fit the law. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Urvija Goel said, “During the program, the commissioner of police stressed the need for an image makeover by way of change in attitude, and introduction of latest technologies in policing and identification of skills of police personnel to bring about greater efficiency in policing.” He also added that the commissioner has promised to look into the vital suggestions given by various officials for the welfare of staffers and the improvement in the day-to-day functioning of field formations.
