SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards enhancing urban policing strategies, police organized One-Day Conference on "Urban Policing" at the Conference Hall, DPO Srinagar, modelled on lines of DGP/IGPs conferences. The conference was attended by senior police officers including Zonal SPs, SP Hqr, DySP Hqrs, DySP DAR and other officers were also present. The participants included prominent citizens, representatives from the Chamber of Commerce Srinagar, media fraternity, religious leaders, academicians, students, civil administration officers and others.
In his opening address, SSP Srinagar emphasized the need for smarter policing in urban spaces for effective prevention of crime and redressal of public grievances within the domain of Police. He underscored the importance of police-public cooperation for ensuring a safe and secure environment.
The conference featured a series of discussions and informative speeches by key speakers. They discussed various challenges of urban policing, including the management of land and sand mafias, floating populations, traffic issues, and terrorism. The speakers also highlighted the need for modern police infrastructure and specialized urban police models for better crime prevention.
The conference highlighted several key recommendations for future progress which include installation of CCTV cameras at strategic locations such as bus stands, vital road links, railway stations, and border roads. Adoption of Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS) to reduce human intervention and improve traffic flow. Establishing modern police stations with the latest equipment and weaponry besides, creating a separate urban police model tailored to the unique needs of urban areas. Moreover, it was emphasised to eliminate the menace of drugs prevalent in the society.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from SSP Srinagar, who emphasized the importance of proactive measures to address the evolving nature of urban crime stressing the need for continuous innovation and adaptation in policing strategies.
The conference marks a significant step towards creating a safer and smarter urban environment, particularly in Srinagar City, with focus on collaborative efforts between law enforcement, policymakers and the public.
