Senior Law Enforcement and Security Diplomats of the American Consulate met with IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar
Security issues of American citizens and various USAID programs were discussed across Punjab including Lahore.
Agreed on increasing information sharing and mutual cooperation to end terrorism and extremism.
The American delegation was also informed about Punjab Police's most recent projects including face trace, crime prevention app and Khidmat Marakaz.
Punjab Police is promoting US cooperation in human resource development, training and use of advanced technology, IG Punjab
Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has said that Punjab Police is promoting American cooperation in human resource development, professional training and use of modern technology.
Dr. Usman Anwar said that the foolproof security of all foreign nationals coming to Punjab is the top priority of Punjab Police and the Special Protection Unit is diligently performing the security duties of Chinese and American experts working on various projects.
IG Punjab said that IT-based policing is being promoted in anti-crime and provision of services to citizens and the police operational and investigation system has been upgraded and made more efficient with the effective use of modern technology.
He expressed these views today during a meeting of senior law enforcement and security diplomats of the American Consulate at the Central Police Office.
The delegation led by Mr. Keith A. Astor (Senior Enforcement and Security Attaches) included Mr. Michael S. Diamond and the Security Advisor.
During the meeting, the security issues of American citizens and various USAID programs were discussed throughout Punjab including Lahore.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar briefed the American delegation about the security measures for foreign diplomats and citizens. The American delegation was also briefed about Punjab Police's face trace, crime prevention app and modern projects including Khidmat Marakaz.
On this occasion, an agreement between the Punjab Police and American security agencies to increase information sharing and mutual cooperation to end terrorism and extremism.
The American delegation appreciated the operational strategy, sacrifices and role of Punjab Police and CTD in the fight against terrorism.
Mr. Keith A. Aster said that Punjab police personnel have sacrificed their lives for the eradication of terrorism.
At the end of the meeting, commemorative souvenirs were also exchanged between IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar and the American security officer. Senior officers including DIG Headquarters Humayun Bashir Tarar, DIG Operations Waqas Nazir, and AIG Operations Dr. Asad Ijaz Malhi were present on the occasion.
(Handout No. 500)
Syed Mubashar Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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