In an effort to provide effective, economical and innovative solutions to the police forces in the country, the international exhibition for police kicked off on Friday at Pragati Maidan. In a one-of-its-kind event, 2nd International Police Expo showcased modern technology, superior products and exchange technical knowhow to equip the police forces for better policing and overall transformation in their functioning. The expo was inaugurated by Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi.
Senior officials from departments of all States and delegates from countries such as Maldives, Sri lanka, Philippines, and Bangladesh participated in the event. Eminent and leading players from technology, security, surveillance and forensics showcased their new and innovative technology and accoutrements at the exhibition. Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (Independent charge) Sarbananda Sonowal, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion, inaugurated the expo by speaking on SMART policing as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The acronym stands for strict, sensitive, modern, mobile, alert, accountable, reliable, responsive, tech-savvy and trained.
Going beyond the given acronym of SMART policing, he emphasised that “a very significant aspect of SMART policing would be to equip police with most updated technology, information and resources to help the police force perform efficiently and make society safe and secure.” “SMART policing should include evidence-based policing and Intelligence-based policing,” said Shanker Sen, IPS and former director, National Police Academy, Hyderabad. He emphasised on the need in our country for improving both human and technical Intelligence required for SMART policing and cited Australia, Japan and cities in America and Europe as examples where technology driven Intelligence policing has achieved a decline in crime rates.