Novel anti-crime drive in New Year

YASARATNE GAMAGE

The CCTV camera system is to be modernized by introducing a programme for automated facial recognition and automated number plate recognition to curtail illegal activities in Colombo, according to the IGP’s plans for 2012.

The IGP has proposed many strategies for the New Year with the aim of giving a more people friendly service by the Police.

In a special press release issued by PPR unit the IGP says that more prominence would be given to controlling crimes by organized groups while being vigilant to minimize and curtail crimes in general.

The Special Task Force, Police Anti Narcotics Bureau and provincial Police officers will be deployed to expand the raids carried out to nab drug dealers and smugglers, including mass scale drug dealers.

As accidents cause a large number of sudden deaths and disable many, the Police will be strict on drunk, reckless and those who

drive over the permitted speed limit, in order to minimize road accidents.

The communication system will be upgraded to connect every police station through the internet and people will be notified of important messages via internet.

The Police College will be modernized with all facilities to produce skilled and talented policemen.

All transfers and promotions will be carried out according to a new process in line with state service commission. The spot fines issued for minor traffic offences will be payable via SMS. Special attention will be paid on welfare of police personnel.