Home Minister Priyank Kharge stresses on tech-driven policing amid growing threat of cybercrimes
Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday reviewed the functioning of the State Police Computer Wing, stressing the need to leverage information technology to make policing
Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday reviewed the functioning of the State Police Computer Wing, stressing the need to leverage information technology to make policing more transparent, efficient and citizen-friendly amid the growing threat of cybercrimes. During the review meeting, Director-General of Police (DGP) M.A. Saleem and senior officers briefed the Minister on the department’s technological infrastructure, digital platforms and ongoing modernisation initiatives.
Kharge directed the officials to strengthen technological capabilities, adopt advanced digital solutions and improve the delivery of public services in view of the increasing incidence of cyber offences. He called for enhancing transparency and accountability in policing through better digital governance. The officials discussed the further development of Police IT v2, the Karnataka Police’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform that integrates crime records management, traffic administration and departmental operations.
The deliberations focused on modernising the department’s digital ecosystem, strengthening cybersecurity, improving interoperability among various digital platforms and creating a unified digital framework for police operations.
The meeting also reviewed initiatives proposed under the Home Department’s 100-day action plan, with emphasis on building a smarter, technology-driven and intelligence-led policing system in the State.
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