CM Revanth Reddy Urges Newly Appointed DSPs to Uphold Police Department's Reputation and Serve with Integrity

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has called upon newly appointed probationary Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to discharge their responsibilities with honesty, commitment and a strong sense of duty. Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the DSP training programme at the MCR HRD Institute, he said the conduct and performance of police officers at the grassroots level directly influence the government's reputation. He urged the officers not to forget their backgrounds and the aspirations that motivated them to join the police service. Emphasising the importance of public trust, the Chief Minister said officers must listen carefully to people's grievances, understand their problems and work towards timely solutions. He also released a handbook titled Crime Scene Forensics and presented certificates and mementoes to outstanding trainee DSPs.

The Chief Minister highlighted the changing nature of crime and the need for technology-driven policing to tackle challenges such as drug trafficking, cybercrime, traffic violations and food safety issues. He said the government had established the EAGLE Force to take strict action against drug-related offences, irrespective of the individuals involved. He encouraged the newly appointed DSPs to choose specialised police departments based on their skills and assured them of advanced training opportunities, including training at reputed institutions and abroad if required. Revanth Reddy also spoke about the difficulties involved in completing Group-1 recruitment and said the government had undertaken reforms to strengthen the Telangana Public Service Commission. He highlighted that 562 Group-1 vacancies were filled in a single recruitment process, including 119 DSP appointments, and stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in public recruitment.