Has Karnataka Launched a ‘Police at Every Home’ Programme to Foster Citizen Connections?

Bengaluru, July 18 (NationPress) Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara on Friday introduced the ‘Police at Every Home’ initiative, a groundbreaking public outreach program launched by the State Police.

The unveiling occurred in Govindarajanagar, Bengaluru.

During the event, the Minister released the official handbook developed by the police department for this initiative and stated: “This is the first instance in the nation where a program like ‘Police at Every Home’ is being introduced. No other state has initiated such an effort. I am confident this will serve as a successful model nationwide.”

“Our police need to be approachable. Citizens should regard police officers as their comrades. With this mindset, we are taking the initiative to visit homes, hear people’s concerns, and address them—this will contribute to a favorable perception,” he expressed.

“Our beat officers already perform daily rounds. In addition, they will gather information about visitors to each home, ongoing activities, and issues faced by residents. All this data will be documented by the Bengaluru Police,” he noted.

“If there are any unlawful activities in the vicinity, if children are encountering issues, or if there are drug-related problems, such information can be relayed to the police. All gathered data will be digitized. Beat officers will be equipped with tablets. Public representatives, entrepreneurs, and writers often face risks—this initiative will bolster their safety as well,” Parameshwara added.

“We are a proactive department. Vehicles parked on both sides of the roads cause daily conflicts. The towing system will be overhauled. Police personnel will undertake towing operations. The BBMP Commissioner has consented to supply new vehicles for this purpose,” he informed.

“Whenever women encounter difficulties, the police respond promptly. We aim to make Bengaluru a secure city for women. Under the Nirbhaya Scheme, numerous safety measures have been implemented in the city. Fifty ‘Safe Eye’ islands have been established. We will strive to make Bengaluru a drug-free city,” he asserted.

“If your children are developing negative habits, such as drug use, please communicate such concerns to the police when they visit your homes. Bengaluru Police are operating with confidence and efficiency,” Parameshwara assured.

The Home Minister also conducted a video conference with SPs and Police Commissioners from various districts to gather insights on the ‘Police at Every Home’ initiative.

Arun, SP of Mangaluru district, remarked, “This program is proving to be extremely beneficial in our area, and the public feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. It is facilitating strong collaboration between the police and the community.”

Mithun, SP of Shivamogga district, stated, “We have 478 beats in our district. Initially, there was anxiety regarding the program, but that concern has now dissipated. When we visit homes, it becomes easier to raise awareness about domestic violence, cybercrime, and the adverse effects of drug use.”

S.D. Sharanappa, Commissioner of Police for Kalaburagi city, said, “This is a remarkable initiative to enhance public collaboration. It will help improve public perception of the police. We will fulfill this responsibility as swiftly as possible.”

Later, Home Minister Parameshwara instructed, “The work must be completed on time. All household data must be with you. When I visit police stations, this information must be readily accessible. Our police should set a standard for other states,” he directed.

The event was attended by Govindarajanagar MLA Priya Krishna, Director General of Police Dr M.A. Saleem, BBMP Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda, and other senior police officials.