Women and Child Safety Is Our First Priority: IGP Satyajit Nayak .
CUTTACK,18/09(PPT): Central Range Inspector General of Police Dr Satyajit Nayak, IPS, has said that the safety and security of women and children would remain the police’s first priority, stressing the need for preventive policing, greater vigilance and prompt response to complaints involving vulnerable sections of society.
Addressing police personnel and emphasising the importance of people-centric policing, Dr Nayak said protection of women and children required a proactive approach rather than waiting for incidents to occur. He called upon police officers and personnel to remain alert to situations that could pose a threat to their safety and to take timely preventive measures.
He said complaints relating to women and children should be dealt with sensitively and professionally. Police personnel, he said, should ensure that complainants are treated with dignity and that appropriate action is initiated without unnecessary delay.
The IGP also stressed the importance of strengthening coordination among different police units and other stakeholders dealing with the safety and welfare of women and children. Greater community awareness and cooperation, he said, could play an important role in preventing crime and encouraging people to report incidents at an early stage.
Dr Nayak underlined the importance of identifying vulnerable locations and monitoring emerging patterns of crime. A sustained preventive strategy, supported by effective patrolling, local intelligence and timely intervention, could help address potential threats before they escalate, he said.
He also called for greater awareness among families, educational institutions and communities about the safety of children. Parents, teachers and community members, he said, have an important role in creating an environment in which children feel secure and are encouraged to speak about problems or threats.
For women, he stressed the importance of ensuring that the police response remains accessible and responsive. Building confidence among women to approach the police is an essential part of effective law enforcement, he said.
Dr Nayak said policing should not be measured only by the number of cases detected or investigated, but also by the ability of the police to prevent crime and provide a sense of security to citizens. Public trust, he said, develops when people see the police responding fairly, promptly and sensitively to their concerns.
He further emphasised that community participation was essential for strengthening public safety. Cooperation between citizens and the police can help in identifying local concerns, improving awareness and preventing incidents, he said.
The IGP urged police personnel to remain vigilant and uphold professionalism while dealing with cases involving women and children. He said every effort should be made to ensure that vulnerable persons receive timely assistance and that their safety remains central to policing priorities.
The emphasis on women and child safety comes amid the broader need for preventive and community-oriented policing, with police agencies increasingly focusing on early intervention, public awareness and coordination with institutions and local communities.
Dr Nayak said a safe environment for women and children could be created only through a collective effort involving the police, families, educational institutions, community organisations and citizens. The police, he said, would continue to focus on prevention, responsiveness and public confidence as key elements of its approach to protecting vulnerable sections of society.