EMPHASIS ON STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY POLICING

EMPHASIS ON STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY POLICING

12-JUNE-ENG 7

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA--------------------------A monthly crime review meeting was held on Wednesday at the Superintendent of Police (SP) office. Presided over by Bhojpur SP Raj, the meeting was attended by senior police officials and officers-in-charge of all police stations in the district. Detailed discussions were held regarding crime control, the maintenance of law and order, and the preservation of a peaceful environment across the district.

During this crucial meeting, special emphasis was placed on several key areas: station-wise crime analysis; the execution of pending warrants and attachment/confiscation proceedings; the arrest of absconding accused involved in serious crimes such as murder, robbery, and dacoity; the seizure of illegal firearms and illicit liquor; monitoring of crime hotspots; and the strengthening of community policing. These measures aim to ensure an atmosphere of peace, harmony, and security in the district.

Directives were issued to ensure the swift arrest of absconding accused involved in grave offenses like murder, robbery, and dacoity. Furthermore, emphasis was laid on expediting the execution of pending warrants and attachment proceedings to maintain a deterrent effect of the law among criminals.

A consensus was reached to make ongoing campaigns against illegal firearms and illicit liquor more effective. Additionally, instructions were given to maintain heightened vigilance and proactive policing in identified hotspots to prevent any untoward incidents in a timely manner.

Special focus was placed on strengthening community policing to foster better coordination between the police and the public. Officers were instructed to maintain positive communication with citizens to bolster the information network and sustain an environment of peace and harmony in the district.

Following the crime review, a police assembly (*Police Sabha*) was held. During this session, the departmental and personal grievances of police officers and personnel were heard attentively. The Superintendent of Police issued necessary directives to the concerned officials to resolve these issues, ensuring that the morale of the police force remains high and personnel can discharge their duties with utmost dedication. Sadar SDPO-I Raj Kumar Sah, Sadar SDPO-II Ranjit Kumar Singh, Piro DSP Sneh Setu, Jagdishpur SDPO Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Traffic DSP Manoj Kumar Sudhanshu, Headquarters DSP Chandeshwar Prasad, Town SHO Devraj Rai, Nawada SHO Bipin Bihari, Mufassil SHO Ram Kalyan Yadav, and other concerned officials were present during the monthly crime review meeting.