DGP C.V. Anand Reviews Key Policing Reforms at Staff Officers' Meeting

Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand chaired a Staff Officers' Meeting to deliberate on a wide range of strategic and administrative issues aimed at strengthening policing in Telangana. The meeting focused on policy reforms, manpower optimisation, technology upgradation and organisational restructuring to enhance the efficiency of the police department.

One of the key subjects discussed was the implementation of the Security Review Committee (SRC) report. As part of the review, unnecessary security deployments made in the name of Maoist threat are proposed to be withdrawn, resulting in the availability of nearly 400 police personnel for regular policing duties, besides freeing up a fleet of bulletproof vehicles for more effective utilisation.

The meeting also reviewed a comprehensive audit of manpower and vehicles across the department and discussed the methodology for implementing the audit recommendations. Another major agenda item was the future functioning of the Greyhounds and OCTOPUS units from a single campus in view of the prevailing security scenario.

The DGP also reviewed the progress made in finalising the Telangana Police Manual and its accompanying compendiums, which are expected to provide updated operational guidance for the force.

Issues relating to the IPS ceremonial uniform were also deliberated. Discussions centred on the relevance of traditional practices such as wearing cross belts and carrying batons during ceremonial occasions, with suggestions made to align the uniform with contemporary policing standards.

The welfare and service-related issues concerning Telangana Special Police (TGSP) personnel also came up for discussion. It was emphasised that greater coordination and support from other wings of the department would be essential in addressing these concerns effectively.

The meeting further examined proposals for establishing specialised enforcement wings in areas such as vigilance, food adulteration, drug control, traffic management and road safety. Plans for creating a dedicated Traffic and Road Safety Bureau were also reviewed.

On the technology front, the DGP discussed the proposed transformation of the existing Technical Services and Police Computer Services wings into a modern technology-focused organisation capable of addressing emerging digital policing requirements. The progress of the department's flagship digital initiatives, including CCTNS 3.0, TGCOP 3.0 and HawkEye 3.0, was also reviewed.

Senior officers offered their suggestions and views on the various proposals discussed during the meeting. The DGP stated that these inputs would be carefully examined and incorporated, wherever appropriate, before the policies are finalised.