Police System In Pakistan

Throughout the last few decades police force remained in the national debate for its inefficacy to counter or prevent crime from major cities of the country despite

the utilization of its all-available resources whether its manpower or technological gadgets. This failure seems simple but beholds a very complicated situation in itself which we would try to cover in this article for our readers.

 

Introduction to the police system of Pakistan

 

The Foundation of the Pakistan Police system is based on a Centuries-old colonialism system, in that system whole police was the tool of occupiers who utilized it to silence the voices of those who arose it for their fundamental rights.

 

Currently, with few reforms, each province has its own separate and autonomous police institution which is headed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), And IGP is bounded to work under the command of the Provincial Government. These IGPs are appointed by Interior Ministry after consultation with Provincial Governments.

 

Basically, this overview is very simple in this write-up but this system has lots of technical downs and is also mostly outdated and it lacks impact due to changing dynamics of the Police and its required role in society. let's find out potential barriers in the way of better and advanced policing in our country,

 

• The current police system which is devolved into provincial levels lack coordination on a national level which hampering its ability to share sensitive information timely with each other so the criminals’ cross-provincial activities could be contained,
• Political involvement is also a major barrier because of political influence frequent transfers demoralize the officers and negatively impact their performances.
• Financial constraint is too a major hurdle for the police force, with huge manpower institution lack better financing and which create problems regarding the welfare of its personnel who are working day and night selflessly to enforce the writ of the state and maintain peace and order in major cities.
• Improper Training for the police force, according to some research reports published recently on the training of provincial police force explains how poorly our police force is trained to deal with new emerging challenges.

Above mentioned problems are the just tip of the iceberg and these hundreds of errors in this system damaging the institution's credibility, Performance, and relationship with the general public. For better and advance policing its imperative to legislate. The current system is based on the pick and neutralization concept. we have to change this course and reestablish the goals of police where we have to set modern priorities like Police's relation with the public, its handling of criminals, and respect for human rights. at the end, it is also compulsory for the Governments to completely take care of these needs before hoping for any significant improvement. here are few very important things that needed to be taken seriously if Government wants to see its policemen utilizing their full strength.

 

1. Modernize Whole Police with the latest equipment
2. Increase rewarding system in policemen and make sure that policemen's families have access to health, education, and social well-being.

without these basic but fundamental benefits, Police Officials will lack the motivation to do their better in service without worrying about their families and of their betterment.