With Haryana Government giving a clear signal that corruption would not be tolerated in police department, the Gurugram Police has also decided to tighten its belts. The department is soon going to ensure that tainted police personnel whose reputation is not up to the mark and those who don't meet the internal parameters will be removed from key posts, particularly those where public dealing is involved.
In a policy decision, the Government has also decided to hold tests amnd interviews for the appointment of Station House Officers (SHOs) and in-charge of crime branch units across the State.
Gurugram Police Commissioner Sandeep Khirwar said that these measures are being taken to ensure that corruption is curbed at all levels, and officials who are competent and honest are given posts that can help in improving the law and order as will deliver results.
"Public dealing is a key component in the policing of the city. Those being posted at police stations will also be trained to tackle problems professionally and with a human touch", Khirwar said.
"The aim is to make police's interaction with the public more effective and responsive and there would be no space for a tainted officer. C rruption in the department is not acceptable," the police chief added.
"Dealing with the people is the main area of our focus and men and officers are being trained to handle complaints sensitively. This initiative was a step towards smoothening the grievance redressal mechanism at police stations" the Commissioner of Police said.
"Our move is to improve the image of the police. Officers with clean image will help not only the victim but will also help in the image make over of the force", Khirwar said.
"It has been clearly conveyed to the rank and file of the force that every compliant has to be entertained and complainants coming to the police station with their grievances should be handled with compassion. SHO and the Investigating Officer (IO) should be available on at given time to listen to the people in distress", he added.