Udupi: Traffic Police Go High-tech to Enhance Efficiency

Pics: Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SM)    

Udupi, Jun 14: Traffic police in Udupi will begin using BlackBerry devices to facilitate  better enforcement of traffic rules.

BlackBerry devices and bluetooth-enabled printers were already in use for traffic rule enforcement but the system was officially launched here on Friday June 15.
 
On the occasion, Udupi SP Dr Borelingaiah explained the benefits of using BlackBerry and said that it will enable a paperless office and enhance security. 

The other benefits are:

Managing central document repository
Cost savings
Consistency in processing
Integration
Easy storage
Automatic audit trail
Time management
Simplicity
Accessibility
Email efficiency
Better and fast service
Secured services
No triplicate copy, No carbon
Legible
High tech pride
Offender data base
Vehicle wise search
DL vise search
Retrieving pending cases
Previous cases
Enhanced punishment
Police notice provision
Towing facility
Reprint option
Report option
Synchronize option
OTA push technology.

Transition from manual to automated system: Online retrieval of historical data, no more manual data re-conciliation, multi-dimensional reports for in-depth data analysis, strategies to counter traffic indiscipline

Enforcement automation system: Simple and user-friendly Application interface, application hosting at Secured State Data Center operated by e-governance, ruggedized handset and printer (drop resistant), GSM/GPRS/EDGE based  solution with online, offline with automatic data upload

System flow: Identify offence, stop and verify offender, check for previous offences, collection of fine or issuance of notice.

Performance analysis and management: Performance reporting police station and officer wise, making strategies for better traffic management, online collection data available, overcomes manual accounting and saves time.

Dr Borelingaiah said data will be accurate and availability will be instant, and it will also provide classification retrieval of the documents.

Anyone who brakes traffic rules more than three times will face cancellation of driving license for six months. CCTV will be introduced in the city, which will help control the traffic.

This new system also enbables taking image of the person who breaks the rules. The number of the vehicle can be noted in police stations with the help of CCTVs.

He also said that the major traffic junctions will have speedbreakers to avoid accidents along with clear sign boards.

"At present there is a minor confusion between the police and the CMC regarding the necessity of the CCTV, but it will be sorted out soon. Police, CMC and PWD are working on it," he said.

The BlackBerry service has been introduced in eight centers in Udupi district. Gradually it will be extended.

Dysp Prabhudev Mane and circle inspector Girish were present.