L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu Directs Delhi Police to Adopt AI and Drones for Crime Prevention
On Wednesday, Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed the Delhi Police to aggressively adopt advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and facial recognition, during a high-level meeting at the Delhi Police Headquarters. The directive aims to modernize crime prevention, enhance the safety of girl students, and curb sophisticated crimes across the national capital.
The meeting, which marked Mr. Sandhu's first official visit to the Delhi Police Headquarters, was attended by Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha and other senior police officers. During the session, the Lieutenant-Governor called for a humane, highly visible, and proactive citizen-centric policing approach to help the force stay ahead of emerging threats.
To achieve this, the L-G mandated the integration of modern policing technologies. Along with AI, drones, and facial recognition systems, the police force was instructed to leverage social media monitoring for advanced crime prevention.
Mr. Sandhu instructed officers to proactively identify potential crime hotspots and pre-empt street crimes, with a specific focus on protecting girl students. He stated that officers must remain approachable, empathetic, and fair to strengthen public trust and confidence in the administration.
Addressing traffic management, the L-G directed authorities to ensure a visible traffic police presence on the roads, particularly at major choke points. He called for the strict enforcement of rules against traffic offences such as wrong-side driving, triple-riding on two-wheelers, and riding without helmets.
In addition to technology, the directive emphasized community-level collaboration. Mr. Sandhu urged police personnel to actively integrate local Resident Welfare Associations, Market Welfare Associations, and street vendors into the community policing framework to build a robust local intelligence network.
The L-G also stressed the importance of increasing female representation within the police force. Reminding officers that citizens judge the administration by tangible outcomes, Mr. Sandhu noted that good results speak louder than voices.
