Odisha govt plans to use technology in patrolling for better monitoring

The may use technology in Police patrolling with the possible introduction of geo-fencing and QR coding systems for better monitoring in urban as well as rural areas, minister of state for Home Tusharkanti Behera has informed the assembly.

According to the state police headquarters, onlyGPStechnology is currently being used to track police control room (PCR) vans, including those attached with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) or dial 112. All thePCRvans in the state have been attached with GPS devices to provide their live location.

GPS devices also keep a track on PCR vans and help the control room know if any vehicle is found parked or stationary without going for patrolling.