PANJIM: Tightening the noose on traffic offenders and improving traffic management whilst ensuring discipline among its personnel on duty will be part of the guideline that the Traffic Cell of Goa Police is in the process of framing. Compulsory display of uniform nametags will also be included.
“There are several issues, and need for standard operating procedure covering aspects like patrolling, dealing with traffic violators, professional conduct, uniform, administrative work, etc. As an immediate necessity, we have issued instructions not to conceal the uniform nameplate,” Superintendent of (Traffic) Police Devesh Kumar Mahla told Herald.
The department has, however, not come across any complaints in this regard as on date. “Whether intentionally or unintentionally, we won’t tolerate indiscipline and as such the personnel are directed to wear nameplate on their uniform, and it should be visible. This will help us identity the personnel in any situation,” he explained. Those found violating the instructions, would be suspended ‘on the spot.’
Meanwhile, the proposal on revamping traffic management will be sent to Director General of Police Muktesh Chander and thereafter to the State government.
