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Karnataka Deploys Beat Officers for Door-to-Door Community Policing

Armed with tablets and digital handbooks, officers are gathering real-time community feedback to shape ongoing program reviews.

Overview

  • Beat officers equipped with tablets and digital handbooks have begun statewide door-to-door household rounds.
  • Early feedback from Mangaluru and Shivamogga districts shows residents are sharing safety concerns and welcoming police engagement.
  • Data gathered during visits is being digitized to provide real-time insights into neighborhood issues such as domestic violence and drug activity.
  • Home Minister G. Parameshwara officially launched the program on July 18, positioning it as India’s first statewide community policing outreach.
  • Scheduled video-conference reviews with district SPs and commissioners will guide ongoing adjustments as the initiative expands.