Ludhiana new Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma talking to traffic officials.
In Ludhiana, the new Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma has made changes in the traffic system to improve the growing traffic problem. CP Swapan Sharma has announced a new integrated police system in the city on Thursday. This system is police control room
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During a press conference held on Jagraon Bridge, CP Swapan Sharma said that the new system would act as the “eye and ears” of the police department, which would lead to better coordination in monitoring traffic, road accidents and criminal activities. He said that we are restructuring our deployment based on the needs of different areas.
Ludhiana Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma giving information to journalists.
PCR branch divided into 8 zones He reported that, earlier, traffic and PCR branches worked in four zones, but under the new plan, the city would be divided into eight operating zones. Each zone will have a dedicated stop point for traffic zone incharge and PCR personnel, who will be responsible for addressing traffic issues and emergency response within their zone.
The commissioner said that the police officers posted in the police control room will now monitor the CCTV feed based on the region-specific traffic flows, which will make it possible to monitor quick response time and efficient monitoring. He said that “Our analysis of traffic flows has helped us to recreate the personnel more effectively.
Sharma also indicated more structural changes in police functioning to increase law enforcement across the city. Asked about the threats of the banned organization Sikh for Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the commissioner assured that the city police is fully prepared.
He said that no one will be allowed to disrupt peace and order. We have already made adequate security arrangements.