Suggestions for betterment of Delhi Police




Shri. K M Mishra
Joint Director
Rajya Sabha Secretariat
Room No. 142, 1st Floor, Parliament house Annex
New Delhi-1
Rsc-ha@sansad.nic.in

Copy:
Mr.M .Vaikaih Naidu
Hon’ble Chairman
Standing Committee on home affairs

Respected Sir,

Greetings from Dwarka Forum.

We are group of RWA/CGHS and Individual working for betterment of Dwarka sub-city by making public aware, following up with authorities, organizing interactive sessions and creating pressure on authorities for execution of civic works. Presently we have more than 2500 members including online members. Dwarka Sub-city have 300 Cooperative Group Housing Societies and 55 DDA Pocket RWAs.
First we would like to thank for taking such initiative. We have been working closely with Delhi Police since long in the sub-city by organizing various police public meetings, organizing self defense training for women and with number of suggestions related to traffic, encroachment. We played instrumental role in improving the infrastructure for DP in Dwarka by bringing 3 PS, one ACP Office and DCP South West to Dwarka. On the basis of our experience we feel that Delhi Police has capability to become the top police force but they definitely need some liberty from political interference and boost by recognition from public at large. I think your committee must give a serious thought on it.
We also find it surprising that we have direction of Supreme Court for police reforms which is the only way to make our police force most effective and Government is sitting over it for quite long. This also creates doubt in peoples mind that if Govt can’t work on Honb’le Supreme Court directives what importance they will give on the suggestions of public. We request to clear the air this committee strongly recommends the implementation of police reforms suggested by the court. Yes in democracy public participation is must but being a veteran politician you know how Thana level committee is being constituted and unfortunately this committee again create hurdle for our police force rather than giving assistance.

On specific issues of Delhi Police we submit the following in addition to POLICE REFORMS as Annex-I
Sir, We are sure that the committee under your chairmanship must give a look on above to make our Delhi Police better and effective to the satisfaction of public.

With high regards

Sushil Kumar
President- Dwarka Forum

ANNEX : I

  1. Police Reform : The Police Reform and Delhi Police Amendment Bill need speedy implementation.
  2. Police Pubic Relationship Officer: Dwarka Forum have been demanding for PPRO for Dwarka. We would request CP consider this at the earliest.
  3. Modernization of PS with Computer Networks, Emails, Scan all documents etc. All Police Stations must be on the Email network and the same be listed through DTP Website and also lodging suggestion/complaint by public through a prescribed Web form goes online to respective PS and copy to concerned ACP/DCP and Central Monitoring unit. All the documents of the PS must be scanned and preserved within months. For this heavy duty scanners must be procured or private contractor be asked to scan at PS premise for each Police District. All Police stations be connected via Web Cam or Video Conference to enable CP/Jt CP/DCP to communicate with respective SHO/ACP at any given point time or even group conference.
  4. CCTV: A large number of CCTV installed during CWG which are to be equally distributed to various Police Stations and install at all vital ENTRY & EXIST and Markets. Additional CCTV to be procured and installed all the main road be installed CCTV.
  5. Beat Constable – Accountability:A Beat Constable is the Public Face of Delhi Police and the 1st contact points for Public as well as Violators. Currently if you ask Beat constable what is his duties and objectives or task. He/she will have no clue. There must be clear direction in WRITTEN the list of responsibility for the beat constable and in the failure to adhere the listed accountable departmental action. For example: A beat constable still have no clue whether he have power to remove an encroachment on public area/land at first instance. Leave apart he has no clue whether he could stop a person illegally placing any obstacle on road or pedestrian.
  1. Miscellaneous expenses for Beat/Check Post staffs for Tea/Biscuits and other refreshments: The lower division staffs of DP who are posted at remote Check posts and Bandbast have no facilities such as Tea/Cofee/Biscuts etc for refreshment during night and other time. A suitable budget may incorporated in this aspect for such staffs who are on duty outside PS & not near Markets.
  2. Beat Boxes and Security Posts: A large number of Police Beat Box and Security Box were removed in the past due to reason both valid and some cases invalid. These Boxes or Posts are need of the hour. A security check staff posted at entry/exit points of PS boundary or Bandhabast position needs shelter to give protection from weather conditions. While deciding its design the sample used in CWG may be considered which is glass so that no anti social elements misuse or even staffs not use it as sleeping shelter or drinking and other purpose etc.
  1. Display of Boards at the Exit gate of all PS about important contact Nos: All the police station EXIT Gate promptly display the Contact No/Email/Fax/Mobile No of all Senior officials hierarchy wise including a special post at CP Office to handle grievance of unsatisfied citizen coming out from PS without getting his complaint registered or Harassement or Corruption etc. (Dwarka Sector 23 PS is an example for other PS in this regard).
  2. Monthly meeting visit with RWA : The Jt. CP/DCP/ ACP/SHO should have monthly meeting in their respective areas of operations and At least every quarter the CP may invite RWA/MTA etc for a meeting for interaction for feedback and improving relation and working.
  3. Canteen Facilities for all PS with over 50 staff: All the Police stations need a Canteen as the duty hours are longer and many times lead UN SCHEDULE diet resulting health for the forces. To avoid this and facility and motivate all Police Stations be allowed to run a canteen in its complex either by some private individuals or petty criminals who were counseled and changed to good paths.
  4. Wearing of Identity Card on duty be made Mandatory for all staffs: During the CWG it was found most of the staffs wearing the ID card. The same habits are not found now. These ID cards are very important as there were many instant duplicating Police, it also give citizen to identify the person and verify credentials.
  5. Anti Corruption Initiatives: There are clear provision stipulated in various rules/acts etc. Some are CCS Conduct Rule 18 which ask for Annual Assets and Transaction. This must be strictly adhered by Delhi Police. Also as per CVC Guide lines no staff should be in one post more then 3 years if that post is sensitive more then 80% posts are sensitive in DP. Vigilance enquiry be separated from normal police station/senior official's office. The outcome of Vigilance complaint must be shared with complainant to reinstate confidence in Delhi Police. Any DP staff found Corrupt must be put under doubtful integrity list and suitable action announced through website/media. A special squad(Flying Squad) be constituted and act/pretend  as citizen (in civil dress) before doubtful integrity staffs and record the entire event using spy cam and take necessary step against the staffs by putting note personal files/ACR including warning and if serious taken departmental action. The FEAR of CAUGHT must also be in Delhi Police Staff in corruption.
  6. REWARD: Publicly award/reward performing staffs to motivate other staffs

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