Bengaluru police launch dedicated messaging application for internal communication
Bengaluru city police have launched a dedicated messaging platform, 'BCPChat', for the department's internal use.
BCP Commissioner B. Dayananda said the messaging application was 'tailored to support secure, efficient and structured communication within the department', its access was controlled to only authorised police officers and ensured robust data protection as all data will be stored at the Karnataka State Data Centre.
The app is built to ensure a structured sharing of information, including VIP locations and movements, daily crime reports, daily situation reports, and media coverage, among others. The application also facilitates the sharing of all government orders, like notices, circulars and guidelines, to all officers as and when required.
The app also features an efficient search module enabling a quick search and access to archives, documents pertaining to criminals, cases, etc.
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