Transform the image of police to 'a friend in need' advised Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy to IPS probationers on Saturday.
Tripathy said, "Odisha today is a happening and performing State. The economy of the State is rapidly changing on the path of industrialisation and modernisation. Odisha with its administrative reforms and transparent system in 'ease of doing business' has become one among top ranking investment attracting destinations in the country. The Government is focused on citizen-centric governance. The innovative approaches like 5T, Mo Sarkar are gathering momentum in administrative spectrum."
At such times, added Tripathy, "The image of police in people's perception need to undergo a sea change. Police has to become 'a friend in need' for the people. Law and order in a democratic set up can be better maintained and sustained through people's participation. Community policing is an answer to many grassroots problems in rapidly growing urban centers."
Tripathy advised the probationers to apply their prudence in making the police station based on citizen centric practices like Reception Desk, Mahila and Sisu Desk etc.
The Chief Secretary also advised them to make best use of the crime and criminal tracking network system (CCTNS) software in their activity of apprehending and prosecution.