L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu Orders Delhi Police to Use AI and Drones for Crime Prevention
On Wednesday, Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed the Delhi Police to aggressively adopt modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, drones, and facial recognition, during a meeting at the Delhi Police Headquarters.
The directive was issued during Sandhu's first visit to the Delhi Police Headquarters, where he chaired a meeting with Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha and other senior police officers. During the session, Sandhu called for a humane, highly visible, and proactive citizen-centric policing approach.
The Lieutenant-Governor instructed officers to proactively identify potential crime hotspots and pre-empt street crimes. He also directed the force to pay special attention to the safety of girl students.
To stay ahead of emerging threats, Sandhu mandated the adoption of modern policing technology. Officials who attended the meeting stated that this would involve aggressively leveraging AI, drones, facial recognition systems, and social media monitoring for advanced crime prevention.
In addition to technology, Sandhu emphasized the importance of building public trust. He said officers must remain approachable, empathetic, and fair to strengthen confidence in the police force. He also directed authorities to ensure a visible traffic police presence on roads, particularly at major choke points, to manage congestion.
The L-G ordered the strict enforcement of rules against common traffic offences, such as wrong-side driving, triple-riding on two-wheelers, and riding without helmets.
To build a robust local intelligence network, Sandhu urged police personnel to actively integrate Resident Welfare Associations, Market Welfare Associations, and local street vendors into the community policing framework.
Finally, the L-G stressed the need to increase female representation in the police force. He reminded the gathered senior officers that citizens judge the administration by tangible outcomes, remarking that 'good results speak louder than voices.'
