CM Revanth Reddy calls for tech-driven and people-centric policing

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy outlined a forward-looking vision for modern policing during an interaction with IPS officer trainees of the 77 RR batch at the Command and Control Centre in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The trainees, Ayasha Fatima, Mandhare Soham Sunil, Manisha Nehra and Rahul Kant, were accompanied by senior officials, including Director of the Telangana Police Academy Abhilasha Bisht.

In his address, the CM stressed the need for the Telangana Police to adapt swiftly to changing crime patterns and public expectations. He noted that crime has increasingly shifted from physical environments to complex digital platforms, making expertise in cybercrime, narcotics, economic offences and terrorism investigations essential. Hyderabad, he said, has become a focal point for these emerging challenges.

He called for specialist training and the expansion of dedicated cybercrime units, urging officers to build competency in digital forensics, malware analysis and cyber investigations. The use of advanced tools, including artificial intelligence and drone technology, was emphasised as vital in countering high-tech criminal networks.

The CM also highlighted the growing importance of disaster preparedness and crowd management, citing large-scale events such as Medaram Jatara and Godavari Pushkaralu. He recommended collaboration with teams experienced in nationwide events like the Maha Kumbh Mela to improve response capabilities.

Calling language a key asset in policing, he encouraged the officers to develop fluency in Telugu to strengthen public interaction and build grassroots trust. Cultural awareness and people-friendly policing were described as essential components of effective law enforcement.

Reaffirming the government’s commitment to high standards, he urged the trainees to uphold ethical conduct, transparency and swift citizen response, adding that global best practices must guide the future trajectory of Telangana Police.