Sindh police will establish an aerial surveillance section with digital monitoring and drones.
In order to improve monitoring and prevent crime throughout the province, Sindh police have decided to create a special aerial surveillance unit employing drones and contemporary technology, officials announced on Saturday.
The proposed “Aerial Surveillance Division” will make it possible to continuously monitor areas that are frequently challenging to regulate using traditional methods, such as metropolitan centers, highways, railway tracks, and riverine areas.
Senior officers examined current capabilities and future needs during a high-level meeting at the Central Police Office in Karachi, which was presided over by Inspector General (IG) of Sindh Police Javed Alam Odho.
According to a statement, Odho stated during the conference that “digital and aerial surveillance is an essential requirement and the future of modern policing.”
It further stated that a committee of senior officers would be established to determine the division’s operational framework, standard operating procedures, and structure, as well as to evaluate training and procurement requirements.
The IT division of Sindh police gave a briefing to the group on the usage of drones and other contemporary tools, describing how they may enhance coordination, response times, and surveillance.
“Policing and surveillance will not only become easier but also more effective and reliable thanks to modern technology and aerial surveillance systems,” Odho stated.
In both densely populated urban areas and rural riverine regions known for criminal activity, the new method would be crucial in combating crime.
The IG said, “Continuous aerial monitoring of urban areas, key highways, railway tracks, highways, and riverine areas will play a key role in timely crime prevention, identification of suspicious activities, and ensuring swift action.”
According to the statement, digital and aerial surveillance would help improve crowd control, traffic management, and public gathering monitoring.
According to Odho, “effective use of digital and aerial surveillance will further improve traffic management, crowd control, monitoring of public gatherings, and protection of life and property.”
Senior officers from throughout the province have been invited to provide input based on operational needs, and the committee has been tasked with making comprehensive recommendations on technical requirements and training programs.