Each Panchkula police station area to get 100 CCTV cameras
The decision was taken at the district crime review meeting chaired by Commissioner of Police Pankaj Nain at the Police Lines
The Panchkula Police will identify 100 key locations in every police station jurisdiction for the installation of CCTV cameras as part of a technology-driven policing initiative aimed at strengthening surveillance and crime prevention.
The decision was taken at the district crime review meeting chaired by Commissioner of Police Pankaj Nain at the Police Lines on Thursday. Senior police officers, SHOs and heads of various units reviewed the law-and-order situation, pending investigations, cybercrime, senior citizen safety and security arrangements for the Kanwar Yatra.
Directing all SHOs to submit proposals within a week, the Commissioner of Police said the expanded CCTV network would enhance surveillance, deter crime and facilitate quicker identification of offenders. He also ordered verification within a week of senior citizens living alone and their domestic helpers. In addition, he directed police personnel to conduct regular visits to elderly residents and organise awareness campaigns on cyber fraud and fake delivery scams.
Reviewing crime trends, Nain said several categories of crime had declined compared with the corresponding period last year. Vehicle theft fell by 24 per cent, overall theft by 51 per cent, snatching by 26 per cent, house theft by 37.6 per cent and crimes against women by 24 per cent. He directed officers to sustain the trend through faster investigations and timely disposal of cases.
The meeting also focused on strengthening cyber policing through advanced training and greater use of technology. Personnel deployed on Rider patrols, Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs), Police Control Room (PCR) units and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) were directed to intensify checking and maintain heightened vigil at strategic locations.
The Commissioner of Police instructed officers to handle crimes against women with sensitivity and minimise inconvenience to victims during investigations. He also called for wider use of the Abhedya App to curb gun culture, extortion and digital arrest frauds, assuring confidentiality and rewards for informants providing credible information. Reiterating a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and misconduct, he directed officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in public service.
