Latest news with #BPRD
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Amit Shah urges full rollout of new criminal laws in Andhra Pradesh, calls for strict monitoring
NEW DELHI: Home minister on Friday reviewed the status of implementation of the new criminal laws in with chief minister , stressing that the 100% rollout of their provisions at the ground level is necessary to ensure civil rights. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shah, in his address at the review meeting, said the three new criminal laws enacted under the Narendra Modi regime 'are meant to reflect the spirit of the Indian Constitution'. He said that civil rights will not be strengthened merely by the enactment of new criminal laws, but must be fully implemented on the ground at the earliest possible. For this, he said, the use of technology and continuous monitoring is essential. The meeting — attended by home secretary, Andhra Pradesh chief secretary and DGP and the chiefs of Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD) and National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) — reviewed the present status of new provisions in the BNS, BNSS and BSA, related to police, prisons, courts, prosecution and forensics. The home minister asked Andhra Pradesh to review the status of implementation of new criminal laws in a pin-pointed format so that they can be rolled out expeditiously. He said that it is important to push for timelines for filing charge sheets and framing of charges within the timeframe of 60 and 90 days respectively. Shah suggested that Naidu review the implementation of new criminal laws in the state once a month, the chief secretary every fortnight and the home secretary and DGP, once a week. Naidu thanked Shah for the efforts being made by the Union home ministry to bring about a sea change in the Indian criminal justice system.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BPRD launches hackathon for innovative CCTV solutions to enhance law enforcement
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) is organising a hackathon to encourage innovators, start-ups and research institutions to devise and develop indigenous, secure, scalable and cost-effective CCTV solutions tailored to the specific needs of different Indian law enforcement agencies (LEAs). The curtain raiser event of the hackathon, being organised in association with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and CyberPeace Foundation, was held on May 9, 2025, in the presence of DG, BPRD; Director, NCRB; and the Inspector General (Modernisation) in BPRD. The hackathon furthers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of creating a cyber-secure Bharat. The 'grand finale' of the hackathon shall be held in the last week of June 2025, following which the top three entries will be awarded cash prizes. The winning solutions achieved from the hackathon are expected to play a transformative role in enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in policing BPR&D is playing a pivotal role in creating a cyber-secure Bharat with its technical expertise and experience. The aim of BPR&D is to foster home-grown technological solutions that not only meet operational requirements but also contribute significantly to national security and public safety. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Four problem statements have been released, focusing on key areas of CCTV innovation: development of secure and indigenous CCTV hardware and systems, integration of Artificial Intelligence and smart video analytics, strengthening cyber security across CCTV networks, and designing affordable and efficient surveillance solutions. Besides the three cash rewards, five consolation prizes will go to select entries that demonstrate exceptional promise and creativity. The top entry will be given Rs 5-lakh monetary award with the second and third entries getting Rs 3 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively. The winning solutions achieved from the hackathon are expected to play a transformative role in enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in policing, MHA said in a statement.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Women cops showcase UP model of responsive policing, Mission Shakti
Lucknow: A seven-member delegation of women police officers from Uttar Pradesh showcased the state's flagship Mission Shakti Scheme as a model for proactive and responsive policing for women's safety and empowerment , during the 11th National Conference on Women in Police, held in Chennai on May 14-15. Organised by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Police, the conference served as a national platform for sharing ideas on empowering women in policing. Led by ADG, Women & Child Safety Organisation (WCSO), Padmaja Chauhan, the delegation included Vrinda Shukla (SP WCSO/1090), Anukriti Sharma (ASP, Sambhal) and other officers. Themes of the conference included recruitment and training, gender-sensitive uniforms, career progression, work-life balance, mental health and welfare, and best practices in anti-human trafficking initiatives. SP Vrinda Shukla spoke on 'Ideas and vision on empowerment of women', putting spotlight on UP's Mission Shakti as a comprehensive model of women-centric policing . She discussed initiatives like women help desks, beat system, time-bound investigation protocols monitored via ITSSO portal, and rise in conviction rates in crimes against women. She attributed this success to institutional reforms and the political will of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. ADG Padmaja Chauhan was also among 14 police personnel honoured nationally for exceptional contributions. She was felicitated for expanding the mandate of women beat constables in Phase V of Mission Shakti. This included targeted drives against acid sale, obscene content, illegal spas, and inspection of women's shelter homes, along with tracking of repeat offenders. Intelligence gathered through these operations led to hundreds of FIRs and preventive actions across the state. Uttar Pradesh also earned distinction at the conference for having the highest number of women police personnel in the country, followed by host state Tamil Nadu. The event was inaugurated by Union minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai and concluded with remarks from Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Union min: New criminal laws emphasize women safety
Chennai: "The newly implemented criminal laws focus on women's safety and envisage stringent punishment for offenders, victim-centric procedures, e-FIRs, zero FIRs, and time-bound medical reporting," said Union minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai .He spoke at the inauguration of the 11th national conference of women in police on Wednesday. The two-day national conference, jointly organized by the Tamil Nadu police and the bureau of police research and development (BPRD), is being held at the Tamil Nadu Police Academy. Rai stressed the need to increase representation of women in policing and enhance basic workplace facilities. He also highlighted the Union ministry's initiatives aimed at strengthening women's safety nationwide, including the establishment of help desks, modernised forensic infrastructure, and tech-based platforms such as Kumar Sharma, director-general of BPRD, said the conference theme — 'Women Police and Empowerment: Best Practices, Challenges and Way Forward' — reflected evolving priorities in law enforcement. tnn
