New Delhi: Underlining that “criminals have no religion or community and strict action should be taken unequivocally”, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Saturday laid firm emphasis on fairness and impartiality.
Addressing the police personnel through video conferencing, the Delhi top cop highlighted the priorities for the force and shared his plans for their welfare in the coming times.
“Pay attention to basics. Each person in every rank must discharge their duties responsibly,” ANI quoted Asthana as saying.
Exhorted the SHOs, inspectors and investigation officers, he said the time has come for evidence-based policing and scientific investigation, adding most of the battle of investigation is fought in the court when evidence is appreciated.
Asthana stated the cases, if undertaken properly from the beginning, would result in a conviction and enhance police credibility.
“Professional work will earn you the respect of the masses as well as courts,” he added.
Stating the “Delhi Police personnel have to deal with a plethora of issues that are unique to the city”, Asthana said: “Your work in areas of law and order, VVIP security, and crime investigation are praiseworthy. It needs to be kept up and enhanced.”
“I will contribute to your performance by leading from the front and motivating you at all times,” he added.
The Delhi Police Commissioner lauded the initiatives on technological intervention in field policing.
Emphasizing preventive action on criminals, he said that more and more use of e-Beatbook should be done on the ground as also the Interoperable Criminal Justice System and Integrated Complaints Monitoring System for prevention and investigation of crimes.
Asthana highlighted that action must be enhanced to crack down on organised crimes like extortion, narcotics, bootlegging, gambling and human trafficking besides others.
Stating “every policeman should be a thorough professional and remain updated”, the top cop said: “The barometer of your performance is public satisfaction. Complainants, victims, and visitors to police stations be treated politely and empathetically by giving time and attention to them.”
“Let there be fear of police among criminals and a sense of security among law-abiding citizens. The criminals should have fear of the law and it can only be instilled if we ourselves are disciplined to the core,” he added.
In the light of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, Asthana directed the police to build connect with people on the ground and seek the cooperation of street vendors, small shop keepers, auto drivers and rickshaw pullers etc who act as “eyes and ears” against terrorists or criminal designs.
He emphasized these common people on the ground can be vigilant to act as the police’s “force multipliers” and form a part of the community policing to keep the city safe and secure.
The Delhi Police Commissioner stated welfare is on top of his agenda and added all good work by policemen and women will be richly rewarded.
He also said the grievance of the police personnel will be heard empathetically and solutions will be found out.
Assuring that members of the police families will be taken care of to the best extent possible, Asthana said the mental well-being of personnel is important as is the welfare of families of police personnel.