The reformed police beat system will strengthen policing and will help in improving relationship with the public, said Superintendent of police P Rajendra Prasad.

He was speaking at a meeting of reformed beat members organised by the district police, town and rural police station in Madikeri on Sunday.

The Police department had a beat system in the past. If the police and public work in coordination, then untoward incidents in the society can be prevented, he said. The reformed beat system will help in maintaining peace in the society, he felt.

“About 40 to 45 persons from a village will be part of the beat system. The department will issue a identity cards to them. The members in the beat can inform the police about the untoward incidents being reported in the village.”

Sub-division DySP K S Sundar Raj said, “Police and people-friendly system will help bringing in reforms in the society. There are a few allegations against the police system. The police have a responsibility discharge their duties in a responsible manner.”

Those who helped in solving the crime reported at Makkandoor was felicitated on the occasion.

Circle inspector I P Medappa, K Nidugani gram panchayat member Udiyanda Rita were present.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / DH News Service, Madikeri / July 30th, 2017