DIGVineet Kapoor chaired a review meeting with gazetted officers and gave directions per taining to community policing at SP Office, on Monday. The meeting was attended by Additional SP (City) Ayush Gupta (IPS), Additional SP (Traffic) Anjana Tiwari, Additional SP (Crime) Jitendra Singh, all CSPs/Deputy Superintendents of Police and representatives from vari ous NGOs.

 

Addressing the officers, DIG Kapoor emphasised that trans parency and community polic ing are essential in the chang ing social and technological environment. He said that with evolving crime patterns and emerging technologies, police officers must adapt their work ing style accordingly and dis charge their duties with alert ness and sensitivity. Sensitive and responsive policing helps avoid complications and enhances efficiency.

 

DIG Kapoor stressed that com munity policing can significantly improve police–public relations, creating an environment of trust and cooperation. For proactive policing, it is necessary to involve citizens in efforts to con trol criminals and anti-social elements. He highlighted that community-driven strategies are highly effective in tackling issues such as drug abuse, ille gal liquor trade, unlawful min ing activities, crimes against women and in maintaining com munal harmony.

 

He said that any person who comes to a police station is already distressed or victim ized. They expect fair and law ful action. Officers must there fore listen patiently and respect fully, take immediate legal action and provide relief. If the issue relates to another depart ment, officers should coordi nate with the concerned department to ensure the com plainant receives assistance. Such efforts will strengthen public trust and enhance the image of the police department.