Cops to equip public
When a minor tremor rocked the city on April 11, Kochiites had no clue as to what to do when their chairs shook and books dropped from shelves.
It was a day when the Kochi city police became conscious about how inefficient the disaster management was and thought about being better prepared.
Next time a disaster hits the city, people will not be stranded and clueless, say the police --- auto rickshaw drivers, shop owners, office clerks and doctors would step in immediately and rescue Kochi from adversity.
‘Citizens for Security’, a novel initiative from the Kochi police with security units comprising common men, will be what is going to aid the city from now on.
The Kochi police’s new scheme is to set up 26 security units each comprising 50 people who will begin work from next month.
Police officials say their plans don’t stop with Citizens for Security --- they are all set to introduce a series of innovative security steps for the public here.
“This is an initiative for people who volunteer to join the security units. People will be given training on disaster management.
Trained men will be able to step in and help the police conduct disaster management in the case of a fire, natural disaster or planned attacks,” said K. Padmakumar, inspector general of the central zone.
Providing close circuit cameras for all residents in Kochi is another path-breaking project planned by the police.
According to this plan, the CCTV facility will be enhanced for people who leave their homes to go on vacation.
The cameras will be attached to the police control room, which will enhance 24x7 security for homes.
Such innovative measures will be discussed at a conclave entitled Safe Kochi – Secure Kochi on Friday.
State home minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the meeting. Minister K. Babu and V.K. Ibrahim Kunju will attend the meeting.
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