PM attends All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police
PM suggests making police forces more sensitive and training them in emerging technologies
PM emphasizes on the importance of the National Data Governance Framework for smoothening data exchange across agencies
PM emphasizes on enhanced cooperation between state police and central agencies
PM recommends repealing obsolete criminal laws; also suggests prison reforms
By PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the 57th All-India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police on the 21st and 22nd of January in New Delhi.
Prime Minister suggested making the police forces more sensitive and training them in emerging technologies. He emphasized on the importance of the National Data Governance Framework for smoothening of data exchange across agencies. Prime Minister suggested that while we should further leverage technological solutions like biometrics etc., there is also a need to further strengthen traditional policing mechanisms like foot patrols etc. He recommended repealing obsolete criminal laws and building standards for police organisations across states. He suggested prison reforms to improve jail management. He also discussed strengthening of the border as well as coastal security by organising frequent visits of officials.
Prime Minister emphasized on enhanced cooperation between state police and central agencies to leverage capabilities and share best practices. He suggested replicating the model of the DGsP / IGsP Conference at the state/district levels for discussing emerging challenges and evolving best practices among their teams.
The Conference was concluded after Prime Minister distributed Police Medals for Distinguished Services.
The Conference covered various aspects of policing and national security, including Counter Terrorism, Counter Insurgency, and Cyber Security. Union Home Minister, Ministers for State for Home, National Security Advisor, Union Home Secretary, DGsP/IGsP of States/UTs and Heads of the Central Police Organisations/Central Armed Police Forces were also present in the Conference. Around 600 more officers of various levels attended the Conference virtually from States/UTs.