Abstract

Smart policing is a rapidly evolving field in modern law enforcement that is gaining increasing importance in India. This research paper provides a SWOC (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Challenges) analysis of smart policing in India, with a focus on new visions for its future development. The analysis highlights the strengths of smart policing, including increased efficiency and effectiveness in crime prevention and reduction, improved ability to respond to incidents in real-time, and improved data analysis and crime mapping capabilities. The Government of India has steadfastly worked to modernise administration and functions in policing by utilizing cutting-edge technological advances. One such venture is digital policing, which is entirely transforming the police system to greater heights. Interoperable capacities within different ministries of governance, while also pan-India applications have been using all across the country to strengthen India's policing. The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of policing in India and to identify areas for improvement and innovation in order to enhance the public safety and security. The study concludes with recommendations for the development of effective and efficient smart policing strategies in India.

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