The Tribune, April 11, 2000
Haryana to start community policing
From K.G. Dutt
Tribune News Service
MADHUBAN (Karnal), April 10 — The Haryana Police would soon introduce “community policing”, a new concept in order to check crime and create better liaison with public.
This was stated here today by Mr S.P.S. Rathore, Director-General of Police, Haryana, while addressing the trainees at the 41st passing out parade here.
Mr Rathore stated that in the new scheme each beat head constable would be in charge of 200 houses in an area. He would liase with citizens under his beat to know about the activities of the anti-social elements in the area. This would also help police intelligence in the area. It would be easier to identify and nab criminals.
The DGP stated that the state police would enter cyber age soon. The effort would be to follow modern system of crime detection in view of the introduction of computers.
He declared that steps would be initiated to end corruption from the state force. He called upon the constabulary to work with honesty, discipline and dedication.
Mr R.N. Vasudeva, Inspector-General and Director, Police Training College, stated that 55 training courses would be introduced and these would lay stress on human rights, liaison with people and good conduct towards women.
As many as 239 officers and cops passed out in the parade. These included 50 Sub-Inspectors, 239 Assistant Sub-Inspectors and 151 constables and head constables.
A cultural programme was also organised by the trainees.
Mr Ajay Chautala, MP and son of Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala said policemen in Haryana employed the best of facilities in the country.
He also gave away the prizes to participants.
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