PANAJI
Goa government has decided to launch a series of technology-driven policing initiatives, including an integrated cyber security system, digital wireless communication and introducing new police vehicles to strengthen security infrastructure in the State.
In the State Budget tabled in the Goa Legislative Assembly on Friday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said several proposals will be implemented this financial year to upgrade policing capabilities across Goa.
“The proposals include upgrading wireless communication in police stations from analogue to digital mode at a cost of Rs 20 crore, establishing an Integrated Cyber Security Solution with a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security and a malware analysis laboratory for Rs 89.45 crore over five years, and procuring 222 vehicles of different types for police units and stations for Rs 24 crore,” he said.
Sawant said these measures will strengthen security systems across various sectors in the State and equip the police force with modern infrastructure and technology.
The State has allocated Rs 1,100 crore budget for the Police Department including Rs 1,044 crore for revenue expenditure and Rs 56 crore for capital expenditure.
The CM hailed the department for maintaining control over crime and law and order in the State, noting that the police achieved a detection rate of 87.72 percent. “Efforts will be made to further strengthen the department by improving sanctioned manpower, upgrading infrastructure and facilities, providing advanced training, strengthening the Cyber Crime Unit and improving response time. The Police Training School at Valpoi will be upgraded,” he added.
The government has also launched the ‘Quick Pass’ app for a hassle-free traffic permission system for motorists and a digital tool called ‘Deep Trace’ to identify and profile cyber and financial fraud.
Sawant further announced that the government has created a new independent Department of Forensic Science and introduced three Mobile Forensic Vans to visit crime scenes across the State. A provision of Rs 25 crore has been made for the department.
He also said the government is committed to establishing a state-of-the-art Forensic Science Laboratory equipped with digital technology and artificial intelligence to assist enforcement agencies in delivering faster and more reliable justice.
