While interacting with a group of young IPS probationers at the Parliament House Complex on Wednesday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla called upon them to earn the confidence of citizens through impartiality, transparency, accessibility and prompt action. He said public trust is the cornerstone of effective policing.
Birla emphasised the need of effective institutions and pro-people public servants for building a stronger and more prosperous country.
He said that police officers must constantly engage with the public, communicate with people regularly, and develop a close understanding of their needs and challenges.
Birla also shared his opinion with the young officers, saying that the police should not be viewed merely as an agency responsible for maintaining law and order but also as a dependable institution that stands with people and safeguards their rights and security.
He called upon them to dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to the service of the people and the nation, while observing that IPS offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. He urged the probationers to discharge their responsibilities with a deep sense of commitment, integrity, sensitivity and accountability, keeping public welfare at the centre of their professional conduct.
Birla also highlighted the transformative role of technology in policing and encouraged the young officers to make optimal use of emerging technologies, digital tools, data analytics, and modern investigative techniques to prevent and detect crime.
He reminded them that the challenges facing society are constantly evolving and called upon the probationers to remain open to new ideas, continuously upgrade their professional capabilities, and adopt innovative approaches to policing.
Birla stressed that effective policing must combine technological advancement with human sensitivity and compassion.
The interaction gave the young officers an opportunity to gain insights into the functioning of Parliament and India’s democratic institutions.
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