Andhra Pradesh - Visakhapatnam   

New beat system to improve policing

VISAKHAPATNAM: A new concept has been developed by the City Police to improve the internal security system and thereby reduce the incidence of crime and for swift action during exigencies. The concept, planned for implementation during the first week of this month, is believed to be the first of its kind in the State.

On an average there are about 10 beats under each of the police stations under the City Police Commissionerate. The beat constables were earlier visiting the area under their beat for a routine check. Most of the times they had no idea of where past criminals and rowdy sheeters were living.

“We have opened 20 sheets under each beat and listed the names and addresses of Dossier Criminals (D.C’ s), Known Dacoit (K.D.), suspects, prisoners released from jail, location of hotels, places of worship, hospitals, vital installations, petrol bunks, gun license holders, public places like cinema halls, railway and bus stations,” Police Commissioner N. Sambasiva Rao said.

The constable covering a particular beat would know the addresses of known criminals in that area. He would have to find out the movements of the criminals during his routine beat and note the same in the beat register. The listing of public places and vital installations would come in handy during mishaps or attacks as the police personnel could easily find out the place and undertake remedial measures.

The Station House Officer would have to ensure that the constables perform the tasks assigned to them as per their beat. There would also be random checks by the Police Commissioner and his deputies to ensure effective implementation.

“Once our men get used to the new system it would make their task all the more easier apart from improving their functioning. It would also enable us to serve the public better in spite of the increase in area under the Commissionerate,” Mr. Sambasiva Rao felt.

“We have almost completed the task of listing the beats and will send the new concept to the DGP in a few days for his approval,” he added.

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