IGP launches state-of-the-art operational gear for police

Anyone who joins police force to commit corruption should leave the profession, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed said today.

"We have already started working on the allegations of abuse and corruption against police," said the police chief.

He was speaking at an event to introduce state-of-the-art operational gear (tactical belt) at Rajarbagh Police Auditorium in Dhaka.

The main idea of the tactical belt is "hands-free policing". This will speed up the work of police.

The six-chamber tactical belt will have a pistol, handcuffs, extra magazines, expandable baton, water pot, torch light and wireless.

In this regard, IGP Benazir Ahmed said that in the developed world, the police do not use heavy weapons in their routine duty.

"First it will be used in Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan police, starting tomorrow," he said.

Around 7,000 belts will be distributed in DMP and 3,000 in CMP tomorrow.

"Gradually, it will be introduced in all police units across the country. This will enable members of the police to perform their duties without any inconvenience," he said.

"The addition of new gear will move the wireless to the belt. Police members will be able to use wireless with a microphone attached to the shoulder," said the police chief.

After the inauguration, responding to a question from reporters, Benazir Ahmed said police stations could not be the centre of any assassination plot. "Police stations will work to ensure peace and lives of people. Although there are many complaints about police stations, we are working on those," he said.

All of the equipment needed to perform duties are provided with this gear, according to police headquarters officials. In order to maintain order, the most essential equipment have been integrated in such a way that a policeman can easily get the necessary things in a matter of moments while on duty, they said.

A microphone and a wireless set are provided to ensure quick message exchange in an emergency. With the introduction of this new gear, police members no longer have to carry weapons on their shoulders or hands as before.