Telangana DGP pushes for reforms in police department, improving policing methods

Director General of Police Dr Jitender highlights importance of reviewing and improving policing methods regularly

Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police Dr Jitender emphasised the need for essential reforms in the police department to ensure better policing for public welfare.

Speaking at a programme, ‘Better Policing through Police Reforms’, organised by the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) on Monday, the DGP highlighted the importance of reviewing and improving policing methods regularly.

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Dr Jitender stressed the need for continuous evaluation of police operations to enhance effectiveness.

He said regular inspections of police stations and offices by senior officials could bring significant improvements.

Dr Jitender emphasised the importance of a victim-centric approach, skilled investigations, community policing, and professional police conduct.

The DGP instructed officers to promptly register FIRs on public complaints, prioritize women’s safety, and uphold responsibility to enhance the department’s reputation.

IPF vice-president Dr Ish Kumar said the internal police reform project is currently being implemented in Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.

In Telangana, DGP (training) Abhilasha Bisht is acting as the nodal officer, while retired SP M Malla Reddy is supervising the project.