New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Sunday attended the 57th All-India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police here, suggested making the police forces more sensitive and training them in emerging technologies.

He emphasised on the importance of National Data Governance Framework for smoothening of data exchange across agencies. The Prime Minister suggested that we should further leverage technological solutions like biometrics, etc.

“There is also a need to further strengthen traditional policing mechanisms like foot patrols, etc.,” he said while recommending repealing obsolete criminal laws and building standards for police organisations across states.

He suggested prison reforms to improve jail management. He also discussed strengthening the border as well as coastal security by organising frequent visits of officials.

The Prime Minister emphasised on enhanced cooperation between state police and central agencies to leverage capabilities and share best practices.  He suggested replicating the model of the DGPs and IGPs conference at the state and district levels for discussing emerging challenges and evolving best practices among their teams.

The conference covered various aspects of policing and national security including counter terrorism, counter insurgency and cyber security. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Ministers for State for Home, National Security Advisor, Union Home Secretary, DGPs and IGPs of States/UTs and Heads of the Central Police Organisations and Central Armed Police Forces were also present in the conference. Around 600 officers of various levels attended the conference virtually from States and UTs. /BI/