New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has urged young Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to remain accessible and responsive to citizens while adopting technology-driven approaches to policing.
He made these remarks during an interaction with a group of IPS probationers at the Parliament House Complex on November 11, 2026. Birla called upon the officers to dedicate themselves to public service and contribute to nation-building through effective and citizen-centric policing.
Om Birla Emphasises Citizen-Centric Policing
Addressing the probationers, the Lok Sabha Speaker stressed that strong institutions and responsible public servants are essential to building a prosperous India.
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He encouraged the young officers to maintain regular engagement with the public and develop a better understanding of people’s expectations, grievances and everyday challenges.
Birla highlighted the importance of:
- Public engagement: Police officers should communicate regularly with citizens and remain aware of their concerns and expectations.
- Commitment to public service: Officers should approach their responsibilities with dedication and place the interests of the people and the nation at the centre of their work.
- Continuous learning: Young officers should remain receptive to new ideas and regularly upgrade their professional knowledge and capabilities.
Technology and Data Analytics in Modern Policing
Birla also highlighted the growing importance of technology in improving policing and strengthening law enforcement.
He encouraged the probationers to make effective use of emerging technologies, digital tools and data analytics, alongside modern investigative techniques, to prevent and detect crime.
According to him, technology-enabled policing can help:
- Improve operational efficiency and police responsiveness.
- Strengthen crime prevention and detection.
- Support evidence-based investigation and decision-making.
- Improve the overall law-and-order framework.
Officers Asked to Adapt to Evolving Challenges
Observing that the challenges confronting society continue to change, Birla urged the probationers to remain open to innovation and adopt new approaches to policing.
He stressed that police officers must continuously develop their professional capabilities to respond effectively to emerging security and law-and-order challenges.
The interaction focused on the importance of combining public trust, professional commitment and technological advancement to make policing more effective and responsive.
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