Jamshedpur Police Adopts QR Code Based Beat System

• 07 Jan 2023

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On January 6, 2023, Prabhat Kumar, SSP of East Singhbhum district, launched smart policing through QR code scanning system at Composite Control Room (CCR) at Sakchi, Jamshedpur.

Key Points

• More than 1500 beat points spread across Jamshedpur cit y and rural areas have adopted the QR code-based e-beat system. Under the new system, patrolling teams of Jamshedpur Police will have scan-through QR codes across the district.
• The officers in charge of the respective police stations will have to maintain the data with scanning of QR codes as well as strict surveillance by senior officers so that patrolling teams do not evade their duty.
• Under the previous traditional logbook system, beat police had to manually record their movements through swiping machines installed with their beats. Police officials said there was scope for manipulation in the old system as there was no proper monitoring.
• With the new system, beat police will have to scan QR codes placed on their routes from their mobile phones. The app-based QR code uses facial recognition and allows police officers to download photos and write comments for better and faster response. The system can also be monitored on a real-time basis from the control room.
• As soon as the beat policeman scans the code, the officer in charge will not only get confirmation, but his activity can also be tracked through GPS. Comments recorded in the app can be stored and analyzed for future policing and planning.
• During the launch of the new system, SSP Prabhat Kumar said that initially 27 QR codes have been installed in Sakchi and 30 QR codes in Bistupur.
• These QR codes have been installed in major jewellery shops, banks and hotels where patrolling parties have to keep a regular watch. The number of such QR codes will soon be increased to 1,500 across the district to protect businessmen, banks, schools and other educational institutions from innocent police patrolling.