Perform or perish, new chief Gupta warns force
Delhi police is to see a change of “culture” and become people-friendly as a revamp of key cells dealing with counter-terrorism and crime, and evaluation of policing tactics being high on the cards of Mr B.K. Gupta, who took over as the city’s 17th police commissioner on Wednesday.
“We are not working in the Mughal period. We are not feudal lords and that includes the commissioner (Delhi police). We are here to serve the people,” Mr Gupta said after taking charge from Mr Y.S. Dadwal, who has been transferred to Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) as its director general, at a function here at the police headquarters.
Listing the measures to be taken in coming weeks, Mr Gupta said that officers will be assigned role on the basis of their performance and “performers will shine and non-performers will perish”.
He said that parameters have been formulated to assess cops from station house officers to DCPs. “The officers will submit a monthly self-appraisal form to joint commissioners of their zones who will assess their performance,” he said.
Mr Gupta acknowledged that corruption was affecting the image of Delhi police and said that dealing with the menace was high on his agenda.
“A new culture (of policing) has to be introduced. The police should be friendly with public so that people can approach us for any help we can offer. However, there will be zero tolerance for illegal activities. I will ensure that corrupt don’t stay in office,” he told reporters after a brief meeting with top Delhi police officials.
Mr Gupta said the elite special cell and the crime branch, which he referred to as “my two passions”, need to be revamped as it is necessary for intelligence gathering in the capital. “Intelligence gathering is an important component for securing Delhi. We will make every effort to ensure that the special cell and crime branch are equipped to handle all the challenges. Both these wings will get the best officers and best investigators,” he said.
Mr Gupta also said that policing needs to be revamped and recalled Kiran Bedi for her contributions in making policing a hit in Delhi.
He said that it has to be ensured that the best officers in a police station patrol the beats and interact with public on daily basis. “Focus will to make police stations people-friendly,” he said.
Earlier on Wednesday, Mr Dadwal was given a warm farewell where he congratulated the force for keeping a check on crime in Delhi and lauded his officers for meeting the expectations of the people. Mr Dadwal inspected a guard of honour.
“The memories of the Commonwealth Games are fresh in our minds. The manner in which the Delhi police performed its duties will be talked and written about for a long time,” he said.
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