CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Vision ‘Justice at Your Doorstep’: Punjab Police Launches Key Initiative.
Punjab Police Equip Vehicles of 747 Police Stations across the province with Crime Scene Protection Kits.
Timely Protection of Crime Scenes Will Improve Investigation Standards: IG Punjab Abdul Kareem
Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif “Justice at Your Doorstep,” Punjab Police has accelerated measures to ensure immediate protection of crime scenes and effective investigation. On the directions of Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem, Crime Scene Protection Kits have been provided to the vehicles of 747 police stations across the province, including Lahore. Punjab Police spokesperson said that special kits consisting of crime scene long cones, cordon tape and markers have been placed in the vehicle of every police station so that immediately after any incident the scene of crime can be secured and evidence can be protected from being lost.
IG Punjab Abdul Kareem said that crime scene protection is a fundamental component of investigation and proper and timely preservation of the scene ensures that evidence remains intact, which helps further improve the standard of investigation. Additional IG Investigation, Punjab, Shahzada Sultan said that police officers are being provided special training as first responders and for this purpose 500 master trainers have already been prepared. He further said that with the cooperation of Punjab Forensic Science Authority coordinators, professional training of police is continuing, while officers from Constable to Inspector rank will be provided training in crime scene management. Additional IG Investigation further said that professional training of police officers in accordance with modern requirements of forensic science is continuing so that the investigation process can be made more effective, transparent and aligned with modern standards.
Handout No. 172)
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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