CM Revanth urges new Telangana DSPs to tackle emerging crimes
Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the second batch of DSPs (2025) at the MCR HRD Institute, the CM said the govt was willing to send newly appointed DSPs abroad for further studies to help them understand global policing standards, just as govt school teachers were being sent overseas to study educational practices.
He said police officers occupied an important position as they interacted directly with the public, and their decisions and feedback served as a benchmark for assessing the govt’s performance. People approach the police whenever they face problems, often even before turning to their own parents, he said, advising officers to listen patiently to grievances and understand people’s problems before making decisions. Warning against the misuse of official positions for personal gain, Revanth said such practices would not be sustainable in the long run. The state govt had approached the Supreme Court over the DSP appointments and secured them by engaging experienced legal counsel, he said. The CM said the selection of children from families working under the Employment Guarantee Scheme for govt positions reflected the transparency of the recruitment process. He told the newly appointed officers that their knowledge, integrity and dedication had brought them to their present positions.
He also stressed the importance of physical fitness for police personnel. He emphasised that police officers should interact with people compassionately and make decisions with a sense of responsibility. He alleged that political allegations of corruption during recruitment had created anxiety among candidates, who feared losing their opportunities.
Hyderabad : Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday called upon newly appointed deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) to equip themselves to tackle emerging challenges, stating that the nature and patterns of crime had changed significantly over the years.