By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has initiated the second phase to assess the overall performance of Islamabad Police and its units. IGP Islamabad has directed senior police officers of all divisions to perform their duties in accordance with public-centric policing.
The individual performance of all divisions and units will be reviewed. Commanders of all divisions are to ensure audits of their subordinate staff. To make performance more effective, the KPIs monitoring mechanism will be made more active, and all divisions and units of Islamabad Police will be utilized in an effective manner for the safety and ease of citizens.
IGP Islamabad issued directions to the Operations Division, directing that all forms of policing, including proactive, preventive, and community policing, should continue. Patrols in the city should be purposeful, and suspicious elements should be closely monitored.
He also assigned additional tasks to Islamabad Police’s specialized units, including the Homicide Unit, SSOIU, anti-car lifting unit, anti-theft and robbery unit, and organized crime unit.
Furthermore, IGP issued instructions to Safe City Islamabad, emphasizing the importance of ensuring effective surveillance through cyber security digital sophistication by utilizing all available resources. All cameras, trackers, drones, wireless sets, and body-worn cameras should be fully operational to ensure optimal performance.
IGP further stressed the need to improve police accessibility, address challenges, reduce deficiencies, combat crime, and take more measures for the convenience of citizens. He emphasized launching various digital platforms and apps to meet modern-day needs and ensure ease of access for citizens, thereby resolving their problems.
IGP Islamabad has directed commanders and supervisors of all divisions, units, and branches to carefully review the performance of their units and reward officers demonstrating outstanding performance.
Officers who show good results in crime prevention will retain their positions, while those showing negligence and carelessness will face strict accountability.
He further said that police officers should work around the clock to ensure the safety of citizens’ lives and property. Serving humanity is the key to earning Allah’s pleasure. Our motto should be “Live to serve” and “Service with Passion.”
