Mysore/Mysuru: Discipline and behaviour play crucial roles within the Police Department, serving as funda-mental pillars that uphold the integrity and professionalism of law enforcement officers, opined retired Commandant of City Armed Reserve Shivaraju.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the Police Flag Day celebration, organised jointly by Mysuru City Police, Mounted Police, Karnataka Police Academy, Mysuru District Police, Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) 5th Battalion, Police Training School, State Intelligence, Directorate of Civil right Enforcement (DCRE), Lokayukta, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) and Internal Security Division (ISD) at City Armed Reserve (CAR) Parade Grounds at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning.
“The manner in which Police officers conduct themselves in society not only reflects upon the individual but also significantly impacts public trust and confidence in law enforcement as a whole. Be honest and the society will respect you and your actions,” he said. The Flag Day was celebrated with a ceremonial march-past and other activities.
In 1963, Mysuru was considered as a large State, Acts were modified and a Committee was formed to bring in uniform Acts. Based on the recommendations of the Committee, on Apr. 2, 1965, uniform Acts were brought and in this backdrop, the day is celebrated as Police Flag Day.
City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh affixed a Police Flag Day sticker to the coat of the guests, who also donated money and over 17 retired Police personnel from the junior constabulary to the senior level were felicitated on the occasion.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Seema Latkar, DCP (Law and Order) M. Muthuraj, City Armed Reserve (CAR) SP B.T. Kavitha and other Police officials were present.
This post was published on April 2, 2024 7:32 pm