Enhancing the Police's Prestige is Imperative - Bakytzhan Sagintayev
Cracking Down on Crime: Almaty's Police overhaul for Enhanced Safety
In a determined bid to beef up public safety and increase police presence, Almaty's Akim, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, has been at the helm of an online summit with the city's Department of Police brass. The discussions centered around the transformation of local police services and the performances of district police inspectors.
The meeting revealed that district police inspectors play a pivotal role in the city. There are a mighty 491 district inspectors and 102 assistant district inspectors on duty, serving the city's 102 districts. These officers operate out of 102 district police stations that have nestled into our bustling cityscape.
Following last year's orders from Akim Almaty himself, 37 modular police stations were strategically established in high-crime areas, catering to roughly 40,000 inquiries since the Turn of the year.
In the first half of 2023, district inspectors have nailed over 5,000 crimes, reviewed more than 370,000 citizens' complaints, and kept 61,600 individuals in check, administratively speaking.
Akim Almaty B. Sagintayev has called for a strengthening of prevention efforts, with a focus on cracking down on domestic offenses. The meeting mulled over enhancing the material and technical base of the district police service and elevating the prestige of district inspectors. A comprehensive development program is needed to see this through.
The primary goal is to bolster measures to guarantee the safety and peace of Almaty residents, as it directly impacts the comfort and welfare of its citizens.
The meeting saluted the commendable work of the district police departments in all regions.
Curiously, there are plans to establish service police centers in each district. These centers will be hubs of communication between the police and the populace, offering assistance in migration and administrative matters, crime prevention, and help for victims of domestic violence. Furthermore, district inspectors will be tasked with offering registration and re-registration services for foreigners, issuing documents, and providing legal aid.
An embrace of digital solutions in various sectors could potentially bring about improvements in communication systems and digital reporting tools for police services in the future. However, this is just speculation at the moment.
As the police services in Almaty evolve, there's a hope for a more engaged and responsive force that better caters to the community's needs – ultimately resulting in a safe environment for all residents. The government could invest in expanding the role of district police inspectors, offering specialized training to address community-oriented policing effectively. Additionally, public awareness campaigns might foster trust and camaraderie between police and the community.
- In light of the efforts to enhance safety and public engagement, the city's government considers bolstering the roles of district police inspectors, involving them in general-news, especially crime-and-justice matters, to foster a more responsive force that caters to community needs.
- With the focus on preventing domestic offenses and elevating the prestige of district inspectors, discussions at the summit also included the prospect of integrating digital solutions for improved communication systems and digital reporting tools in the realm of politics, contributing to a safer and more secure environment for Almaty residents.
