- A mantra of teamwork and public participation
- Do not discriminate between senior and junior
- A call to be vigilant against rumors and deepfakes
Police should work with sensitivity and service towards citizens instead of showing superiority over them. Also, President Draupadi Murmu gave an important advice to the young IPS officers that smart policing should be prioritized with effective use of modern technology. He also explained that the primary responsibility of the police is to listen sensitively to the grievances of the citizens and resolve them and provide justice to the weaker sections of the society.
She was speaking while addressing trainee officers of Indian Police Service (IPS) 78 RR (2025 batch) at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Police officers and police personnel are representatives of the government system to the citizens. Therefore, if the police system is functioning properly, the citizens' trust in the government system is strengthened. The President noted that if the police system is working well, then people realize that the governance is also good.
When a police officer listens sensitively and attentively to the complaints of citizens, the concerned person gets a lot of psychological support. Especially citizens from socially and economically weaker sections are often unable to reach senior officials.
Therefore, he appealed to the police to give priority to understanding the problems of such citizens, removing their fears and redressing the complaints properly.
A mantra of teamwork and public participation
While guiding the trainee officers, the President also highlighted the importance of teamwork and public participation. Some junior members of the police force may be more adept at using technology than senior officers. So senior officers should not hesitate to learn from their junior colleagues.
Utilizing the skills and experience of every employee can increase the efficiency of the police system, he said.
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Do not discriminate between senior and junior
Police officers should give importance to public participation in their working style. Also take care of the welfare of every member of the team to enhance their abilities and enthusiasm. The President also said that the responsibilities can be carried out more effectively if the entire team works together without making a distinction between senior and junior.
Laws and regulations give the police many powers. However, the real respect they get in society depends on their work style and personal values. The police should not have the feeling that they are superior to the citizens. Instead, there must be a sense of commitment and responsibility to serve the citizens, President Murmu explained.
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A call to be vigilant against rumors and deepfakes
Spreading misinformation to create fear and confusion in society is becoming a serious problem. Especially impressionable citizens and the youth can fall into the web of such systematic misinformation. Such events can take place at local, regional or national level. Therefore, the President said that it is necessary to control the situation through smart policing before it becomes more serious.
He also expressed concern over the increasing scale and seriousness of cyber crimes. The police should more effectively carry out the responsibility of creating awareness among the society about the dangers of cyber crime. He mentioned that there is a need to change the attitude towards these crimes.
Deepfake technology is creating new challenges for citizens. The police system must always be one step ahead of the people committing crimes using the latest technology. It requires knowledge of modern technology, constant training and study of changing criminal patterns.
President Draupadi Murmu appealed to the trainee IPS officers to win the trust of citizens through smart, competent and sensitive policing.