Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Goa, chaired a meeting at Goa University Hall on strengthening the beat policing system across the state, with a focus on improving crime prevention, surveillance and police-public relations.
During the meeting, officers discussed the need for regular updating of information in Beat Books, including details of criminals, important locations and vulnerable persons falling within their respective jurisdictions.
The meeting also emphasised strengthening surveillance mechanisms and preventive policing to ensure better monitoring and timely intervention to prevent criminal activities.
Improving community interaction was another key area of discussion. Police personnel were urged to maintain regular contact with residents, particularly senior citizens, and conduct frequent visits to important and vulnerable locations within their beats.
The upcoming implementation of the e-Beat Book system was also discussed as part of efforts to modernise beat policing and improve the management and accessibility of information.
Senior officers stressed the importance of effective beat policing through regular field visits, accurate data entry, proper maintenance of records and stronger engagement with the public.
The meeting highlighted the role of beat policing as a crucial link between the police and the community, aimed at strengthening public trust and ensuring effective crime prevention across Goa.
