Janamaithri Suraksha Project=Community Policing Programme

Janamaithri Suraksha Project - The Objectives
Prevention of Crimes
Furthering co-operation and mutual understanding between Police and the Community
Furthering Security-related mutual co-operation among Citizenry

Janamaithri Suraksha Samithi

In every Police Station a ‘Janamaithri Suraksha Samithi’ should be formed. The Samithi should Endeavour to undertake and implement the ‘Janamaithri Suraksha Project’ within the limits of the respective Police Station. In every Police Station a ‘Janamaithri Suraksha Samithi’ should be formed. The Samithi should Endeavour to undertake and implement the ‘Janamaithri Suraksha Project’ within the limits of the respective Police Station. The Samithi should have proportionate representation from among women and the Schedules Castes and Tribes. Respectable citizens from the locality who are active in the educational and cultural field should be included in the committee. High School/College Headmaster/Principal, Teachers, Retired Officers, Ex-servicemen, Corporation/Ward councillors, Merchants, NGOs, Workers’ representatives, Residents’ Association office-bearers, postmen, Kudumbasree office bearers etc. may be included in the Committee.

The Samithi should have at least ten members, and preferably not exceed 25. From amongst the Samithi members, the District Superintendent of Police may nominate one member as the Convener. The meetings of the Samithi will be chaired by the Circle Inspector of Police and the Station House Officer will officiate as Secretary. An Additional Sub Inspector or an Assistant Sub Inspector from the Police Station may be designated as the Community Relations Officer by the Station House Officer. The Community Relations Officer should dedicate himself to the cause of implementation of the ‘Janamaithri Suraksha Project’ and should render all help to the Station House Officer for the success of the programme.

Subjects for Discussion in Samithi meetings

Any matter concerned with security of the area - problems like theft, robbery, bootlegging, traffic offences etc.and their remedial measures.
Introducing patrolling with a view to preventing crime, traffic warden system etc.
Organizing awareness programmes to educate the public on reducing crime and about security measures tobe installed / introduced.
Information regarding organised crimes, environmental crimes etc. in the area.

Activities of the Samithi

Night patrolling with public co-operation
Coordinating with private security guards
Knowing new residents and strangers
Fitting Burglar Alarm and security systems
Helping senior citizens and physically challenged citizens
Protection of women and children
Awareness programmes
Traffic Warden Systems
Organising Counselling centres to resolve family discords, drinking habits etc. may be started
Monitoring maintenance of street lights, traffic lights etc.
Implementation of projects encouraging blood donation, eye donation, organ donation etc.
Organising Self Defence Courses
School -based safety & vigilance programmes
Cooperating with Kudumbasree Units etc.
Preventing illicit sale of liquor and drugs
Monitoring illegal financial institutions
Complaint Card Systems
Disaster Management and Mitigation
Trauma, Rescue and First Aid Projects
Victim Support Cells

IN FUTURE THE COMMUNITY POLICE WOULD ACT AS BETTER RELIEFAND PROTECTION OF LOCAL PEOPLE.