Joseph Vijay will formally launch the Sengappan Special Task Force on Tuesday. This Special Task Force is a dedicated police unit set up with the aim of strengthening the safety of women and children across the state.
Chennai: Tamil Nadu government is going to take a big step to further strengthen the safety of women and children in the state. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will formally launch the ‘Singappan Special Task Force’ in Chennai today, June 9. This special police unit has been formed with the aim of taking swift action in sensitive cases and prevention of crimes across the state. The inaugural ceremony will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Rajarathinam Sports Stadium, Chennai at 5 pm.
Special focus on safety of women and children
The main objective of the Singappan Special Task Force is to ensure swift, organized and effective action on crimes against women and children. According to officials, this unit will work through focused policing, prompt intervention and better coordination between various law-enforcement agencies. The State Government believes that the formation of this special force will increase public confidence in the policing system and further strengthen the security environment across Tamil Nadu.
Special team of more than 30 policemen
More than 30 policemen have been included in the newly formed task force. Its structure will be as follows:
- 1 Superintendent of Police (SP)
- 2 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- 4 Inspectors
- Other supporting officers and staff
Senior IPS officer K. Bhavanishwari has been appointed the first Inspector General (IG) of this special task force. Under his leadership this unit will work across the state.
Special uniform will give different identity
The government has also decided on a special uniform to give this force a distinct and unique identity. Under this, women policemen and sub-inspectors will wear the following uniform:
- blue shirt
- khaki pants
- black hat
- black shoes
This uniform will make the officers deployed in the field easily recognizable, which will also make it easier for citizens to seek help. Officials believe that this initiative will make communication between the police and the public more effective and ensure faster help in emergency situations.
Major responsibilities of the force
The Singappan Special Task Force is tasked with a number of important responsibilities, including:
- Immediate action on crimes related to women and children
- immediate intervention in emergency situations
- quick resolution of complaints
- Strengthening surveillance and security systems
- Assistance and rehabilitation to victims
- running awareness campaigns
Along with this, this unit will also focus on preventive policing so that crimes can be stopped before they happen. According to government officials, this task force will be based on the modern policing model. In this, priority will be given to the use of technology, data based monitoring and better coordination between various departments.
The objective of this initiative is not only to take action after crime, but also to prevent crime and provide timely intervention. The project was earlier scheduled to be launched on May 29, but was postponed due to administrative reasons. Now all the preparations have been completed and it will be formally launched on June 9.
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