Colour-coded crime: Tamil Nadu cops rank 15k sex offenders by risk | TheBriefWire
Colour-coded crime: Tamil Nadu cops rank 15k sex offenders by risk
Published 28 June 2026 ยท india
Tamil Nadu police have launched 'Spectrum' in the south zone to classify and track sexual offenders based on risk. This project categorizes around 15,000 individuals
Tamil Nadu police have launched 'Spectrum' in the south zone to classify and track sexual offenders based on risk. This project categorizes around 15,000 individuals into eight color-coded groups, from high-risk 'Red' for gang rape accused to 'Silver' for juveniles. The initiative aims for targeted monitoring, especially of repeat offenders and cybercriminals, utilizing biometrics and social media surveillance to enhance public safety.
Published: June 29, 2026 โข 12:10 AM IST ยท Updated: June 29, 2026 โข 8:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Tamil Nadu police have launched 'Spectrum' in the south zone to classify and track sexual offenders based on risk.
This project categorizes around 15,000 individuals into eight color-coded groups, from high-risk 'Red' for gang rape accused to 'Silver' for juveniles.
The initiative aims for targeted monitoring, especially of repeat offenders and cybercriminals, utilizing biometrics and social media surveillance to enhance public safety.