Use Of Modern Information Technology Uplifted Standards Of Force: IGP Punjab

Inspector General of Police Punjab, Muhammad Tahir said that use of modern information technology and efficient reforms in Punjab Police uplifted the standards of force to meet contemporary challenges.

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Sep, 2018 ) :Inspector General of Police Punjab, Muhammad Tahir said that use of modern information technology and efficient reforms in Punjab Police uplifted the standards of force to meet contemporary challenges.

Addressing the question of a delegation of 109th National Management Course here on Monday, he said that crackdown against professional killers and terrorists with zero tolerance is also being carried out.

He further said that specialized forces like CTD, SPU, Dolphin, PRU, SOU and Anti Riots Force have improved the law and order situation. He said, with the establishment of front desk in police stations the Thana Culture has been changed and it has ensured quick reddressal of complaints and timely registration of cases.

He further said that training courses for force have been upgraded keeping in view the rules of smart and community policing while police service center have been established in all districts of the province for the facilitation of the public where the facilities of police character certificates, tenants registration along with more than one dozen other services are being provided under the same roof.

Replying the questions of participants about traffic management, child abuse, investigation method and actions against proscribed organizations the IG Punjab told that National Action plan is being implemented in all districts of the Punjab in its true letter and spirit.

Loud Speakers Act and ban on illegal fund raising is being strictly observed and comprehensive steps are being taken against professional criminals in coordination with other law enforcement agencies by intelligence sharing.

DIG Operations Punjab, Sajjad Hassan Khan Manj briefed the delegation about functioning and IT reforms of Punjab Police & steps taken against extremism and terrorism. He briefed the participants about the progress of inter provincial check posts, Special Protection Units, PHP, Riverine Force and Anti Riots Force and operations against terrorist elements with respect to National Action Plan.

He told that there has been a great decline in terrorism, ransom, murder and other heinous crimes due to the comprehensive strategies and timely actions of Punjab Police.

He said that the projects started with the help of information technology i.e Safe City Projects, Front Desk, Police Service Centers, Criminal Record Management System, 8787 Complaints Management System and Welfare Eye along with other pioneer projects helped improving service delivery and these initiatives are also being replicated by other provinces.

At the end the delegation was briefed about different projects of Monitoring and Control Room and 8787 IGP Complaint Service in details, concluding the visit IGP presented a souvenir to the head of the delegation.

Additional IGs, DIGs along with other officers attended the event.