Crux Center for Security Research, a non-partisan, not for profit organization hosted Smart Policing and Public Safety Exhibition at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi.
The two day conference witnessed more than 150 senior ranking law enforcement personnel and public safety officers from across the country.
During the Event Home Affairs Minister Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary shared the insights of initiatives taken by the government for strengthening the safety and security in the country. He stated that utilization of Defence budget has been increased 91 percent as against 62 percent by previous government.
He further explained how government is working towards making a hassle free procedure for procurement of various items by para military forces like CRPF, BSF etc. He also appreciated the initiative of CRUX center for security research for organizing such a grand event.
"More such organizations should come forward and organize such kind of events which aim at discussing issues which are critical for strengthening the security system of the country," he added.
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Shelly Bhasin, Chief Knowledge Officer of Crux Center for Security Research during her welcome address highlighted the need to create a safe place for community and law enforcement agencies to openly discuss barriers that prevent them from building a positive relationship that will eventually lead to healthier community-police relations.
She also emphasized on the importance of Smart Policing, which brings more science into police operations by leveraging innovative applications of analysis, technology, and evidence-based practices.
She said it is need of the hour that in India also we should implement more Smart Policing initiatives to improve policing performance and effectiveness while containing costs, which is an important consideration in today's fiscal environment.
Stephen Raveendra, IPS, DIG, Greyhounds and Octopus, Telangana State Police shared that Naxals are using hybrid of guerilla and mobile warfare, to counter this we need to use Interoperable and integrated communications systems for effective communication, better intelligence coordination and threat assessment.
The sponsors and exhibitors were equally delighted by the footfall and visibility they received by being a part of this conference. Home Affairs minister Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary visited each exhibition booths and personally spoke to each stakeholder.
The purpose of Smart Policing and Public Safety Expo was to identify solutions for future initiatives, securing and monitoring cross-border criminal activity, smart border security to curtail the infiltration by terrorists to cross our border.
Smart Policing for LWE Affected Regions and Smart Disaster and Emergency Management for Public Safety. The forum successfully discussed about various tools, technologies, and techniques as law enforcement pursues for the next generation of policing.
