Government of Kerala launched it’s Community Policing Project viz: Janamaithri Suraksha Project, in 20 selected Police Stations in March, 2008. As on today Janamaithri Suraksha Project is implemented in 248 Selected Police Stations (20 Police Stations in 2008, 23 Police Stations in 2009, 105 Police Stations in 2010 and 100 Police Stations in 2013) The project has made tremendous impact on Kerala S
ociety. Further a number of initiatives such as establishment of Student Police Cadet Project, Coastal Vigilance Committees, Road Safety Programmes, etc. These programmes also are based on the philosophy, principles and practices of Community Policing. For carrying forward these initiatives, we need to invest in infrastructure, training, capacity building, etc. As Community Policing involves a philosophy of policing which is distinct from the traditional approach to policing, it is of crucial importance that appropriate training inputs are given for developing the right attitude and for imparting the relevant knowledge and skills. Refresher training at regular intervals, based on the feedback from various stakeholders is also necessary. We propose to achieve this by organizing training programmes for the police personnel and members of the public. Appropriate training is being given to the Beat Officers, Assistant Beat Officers, Community Liaison Groups etc. Janamaithri Suraksha Samithi members have an important role in implementing the project. In order to popularize the concept of Janamaithri Project, Janamaithri Kendrams were opened in District and Battalion Headquarters. These centres help people to come and interact with police. These centres have become extremely popular with the public.
