Summary
- In a major step towards transforming law enforcement in line with modern-day challenges, Sindh Inspector General (IG) of Police Javed Alam Odho has constituted a high-level committee to prepare a roadmap for introducing advanced technologies and specialised units within the provincial police force.
- According to a report published on Monday, the committee has been tasked with assessing the structural and technological requirements needed to equip the Sindh Police with contemporary policing tools and capabilities.
- Furthermore, the committee will formulate a comprehensive strategy for recruiting skilled individuals or reassigning existing police officers to emerging roles related to technology-driven policing, ensuring the Sindh Police is better prepared to tackle evolving security threats and criminal activities in the digital age.
In a major step towards transforming law enforcement in line with modern-day challenges, Sindh Inspector General (IG) of Police Javed Alam Odho has constituted a high-level committee to prepare a roadmap for introducing advanced technologies and specialised units within the provincial police force.
According to a report published on Monday, the committee has been tasked with assessing the structural and technological requirements needed to equip the Sindh Police with contemporary policing tools and capabilities.
Additional Inspector General (AIG) Establishment and Training Iqbal Dara has been appointed as the chairman of the committee. Other members include the DIGs of Establishment and West Zone, AIGs responsible for state management and finance, as well as the East Zone investigation member. The AIG Establishment will serve as the committee’s secretary.
The committee will evaluate the immediate need for establishing and integrating artificial intelligence (AI)-based systems, dedicated cybercrime wings, drone operation units for aerial monitoring, specialised investigation and security forces, and professional media and strategic communication teams.
Officials said the committee will also conduct a detailed technical assessment regarding the requirement for additional human resources, including IT specialists and other professionals possessing expertise in modern policing technologies.
Furthermore, the committee will formulate a comprehensive strategy for recruiting skilled individuals or reassigning existing police officers to emerging roles related to technology-driven policing, ensuring the Sindh Police is better prepared to tackle evolving security threats and criminal activities in the digital age.
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