21 Percent Increase In Number Of Women Cops: Data On Police Force
The Bureau of Police Research and Development released data on police organisations this Thursday.
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Women Cops Patrol Across 15 Districts Of Delhi Riding On 145 Scooters
“We now have 145 TVS Jupiter scooters for female police personnel. This year, we have covered all districts. Apart from this, 122 scooters are used by Special Branch personnel for passport verification. We will add more with time.”
Sub-Inspector Who Breastfed Abandoned Infant To Be Felicitated
Sub-inspector Anila Parashar was posted in Kishenganj police station, when she got a report of a baby girl abandoned in a dustbin. Anila not only rescued her, she went on to breastfeed the infant.
Hyderabad Police Launch ‘Women On Wheels’ Patrol Teams
‘Women On Wheels’ — patrol teams will be launched on Hyderabad’s roads. This is the state police initiative to mainstream women police officers. The aim is to provide women cops with the freedom and opportunity to perform similar duties as their male counterparts. The team will serve as watchdog towards crime prevention as the rate of crime […]
No Sarees, Karnataka Women Cops To Don Shirts & Pants
Women cops in Karnataka will no longer be seen wearing sarees. The state Director General Neelamani Raju has confirmed the replacement of sarees with pants and shirts along with belt and boots for the policewomen. The step was taken considering that western clothes help women react faster at a crime scene or during times of emergency […]
Maharashtra Textbook Features Cop Who Rescues Kids
A railway cop from Mumbai who rescued 434 runaway children over a span of one year has been recognised for her efforts. A chapter in Maharashtra State Board’s Class 10 textbook in Marathi has been dedicated to Rekha Mishra. Rekha Mishra works as an officer for the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Mumbai The 32-year-old sub-inspector […]
Soon, More Women Cops Outside Delhi Public Toilets
Soon, more cops will be deployed outside public toilets in markets in Delhi to ensure women’s safety. The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) is planning to analyse the areas outside public toilets in terms of safety. Accordingly, it will instruct the authorities to deploy women cops near troublesome areas. Sadar Bazar in North Delhi will be […]
Kolkata To Get its First Batch Of Women Traffic Cops
Finally, the first squad of lady constables are ready to take the onus of securing Kolkata streets. This first batch of women traffic cops will be on scooters either in blue-white or in pink-black shades. The initiative aims to make women feel safe when they are commuting in the city of joy. The squad will foremost […]
Bengaluru Police To Guard City In Pink Cars With Women Cops
Since International Women’s Day (on March 8) is almost here, the Bengaluru police is making no mistake this time in deploying women cops to guard the city’s women. As many as 50 new pink Hoysalas (mobile patrolling cars) have been dedicated to ensure the safety of women in the city. The initiative is kick-starting next month just before Women’s Day. […]
Women Cops Patrol Magh Mela On Bicycles For First Time
This is the first time that women cops can be patrolling on bicycles at the Magh Mela In Allahabad.
