Delhi LG Sandhu stresses the need for humane policing, safety of women

On his first visit to Delhi Police headquarters on Wednesday after assuming office, Lietenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu reiterated the need for a humane, highly visible, and proactive citizen-centric policing approach that is preventive.

Sandhu chaired a high-level review meeting with the Commissioner of Police and senior officers at the Delhi Police Headquarters on key operational and welfare priorities.

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He said the officers must remain approachable, empathetic, and firm, projecting fairness and transparency to strengthen public trust and confidence.

All the Special CPs, Joint CPs and the DCPs were present in the meeting where the LG endorsed the force’s commitment to maintaining uncompromising control over crime, categorically stating that the safety and security of women, children, and senior citizens remains completely non-negotiable.

He instructed the officers to identify potential crime scenes, pre-empt street crimes, and pay special attention to the safety of girl students.

According to officials present in the meeting, the LG mandated the adoption of modern policing technologies, instructing the force to aggressively leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones, Facial Recognition Systems, and social media monitoring for advanced crime prevention, and stay a step ahead of the emerging threats.

He further stressed the need for continuous skill enhancement of personnel, particularly in handling cybercrimes and sensitive POCSO cases.

Addressing urban mobility and ground-level security challenges, the LG emphasized the need to tackle traffic violations through the stringent enforcement of regulations.

He directed authorities to ensure a highly visible traffic police presence on the roads, especially at major choke points and aggressively penalize offenses such as wrong-side driving, triple-riding on two wheelers and helmetless riding, while simultaneously striving to promote positive behavioral change among road users.

Broadening the scope of grassroots security, Sandhu instructed the force to actively integrate Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), Market Welfare Associations (MWAs), and street vendors into the community policing framework to build a robust local intelligence.

Reviewing internal administration, the LG highlighted the critical importance of personnel welfare and predictable, transparent transfer policies to avoid stagnation and favoritism.

He directed focused efforts towards ensuring timely promotions for lower ranks, significantly increasing female representation in the force, and actively exploring Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding to augment Martyr funds.