IG Punjab ordered to ensure strict following of discipline matrix with respect to awarding of punishment and reward to force.
It has further been directed to incorporate new features regarding discipline matrix in human resource management information system.
All complaints related to police employees received via 8787 should be displayed on dash board of Addl IG IAB. IG Punjab.
Inspector General of Police Punjab Shoaib Dastgir said that timely resolution of public complaints regarding police employees is very necessary therefore if complaint is received against any police officer or official on 8787 IG complaint center from any district or unit, then under modern integrated system, immediate alert should be issued on dashboard of Addl IG IAB so that steps should be ensured within given time frame and quick action should be taken in this regard. He further directed Addl IG IAB to personally monitor public complaints against police employees and also admonish supervisory officers for delay in taking action. He moreover said that officers and officials are awarded punishment for committing negligence and carelessness in their official duties for purpose of their correction so all officers while awarding punishment to subordinate staff must ensure abiding by of discipline matrix issued by IG office. He also directed to include new features in human resource management information system with respect to discipline matrix and said that high alert should be issued issued on dashboard of Addl IG Establishment against those who award punishment to subordinates on negligence and misconduct apart from discipline matrix so that such officers might be questioned for this act. These directions were given to officers at a ceremony held at central police office.
While discussing with officers , IG punjab said that process of punishment and reward have instrumental value in police service and every possible step is being taken for encouragement of good performers during their duty and at the same time punishment is also part of Police service for those who commit negligence and carelessness but following of discipline matrix issued by IG office should be ensured with true letter and spirit while awarding punishment to subordinate officers and officials and the officers who deviated from SOps and awarded punishment based upon personal grudge, relation or liking then they shall be held responsible for this act. IG Punjab issued directions to Addl IG Internal Accountability Bureau and Addl: IG Establishment BA Nasir to personally monitor the matters regarding this.
(Handout No.161)
Nayab Haider
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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