Technology-enabled beat system foundation of preventive policing: IGP

Srinagar, Sep 26: Zonal Police Headquarters Kashmir on Saturday organized a one-day conference to activate and sensitise field officers regarding Beat Level Policing at PCR Kashmir.
In a handout, the police said that the conference was held under the chairmanship of IGP Kashmir Sujit Kumar-IPS, and was attended by all Range DIGs of Kashmir Zone, all district SSPs of Kashmir Zone, SSP PCR Kashmir, and other field officers of Kashmir Zone, police said in a statement.
The conference commenced with the inaugural address by IGP Kashmir, who emphasized the importance of an effective, accountable and technology-enabled beat system as the foundation of preventive and community-oriented policing.
The Range DIGs discussed the current status of Beat Policing and challenges in its implementation. They focused on beat structuring, crime mapping, identification of vulnerable locations, preventive measures, surveillance and coordination. They also emphasized standardization of core beat duties, roles and responsibilities of Beat Officers, and adherence to prescribed protocols.
The district SSPs and participating officers also focused on digitization of Beat Books through structured data and innovative technologies. They discussed the use of CCTV, police databases and other digital tools for enhanced monitoring and intelligence-led policing at the beat level.
The conference concluded with an emphasis on the revival and effective implementation of Beat-Level Policing and community engagement. The participating officers pledged to further strengthen Beat-Level Policing through effective field-level implementation and greater community engagement, police said. (GNS)