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News: Union Home Minister has realized “Data on Police Organizations as on 1.1.2019” published by the Bureau of Police Research and Development.
Facts:
Key takeaways:
- Total Actual Police Force (Civil + DAR+ Spl. Armed): 20, 67,270
- Vacancy: 5,28,165
- The percentage increase of Women Police over the Addiprevious year: 9.52%
- Actual Population per Police person (PPP): 632.02
- Actual Police Population Ratio (Per Lakh) (PPR): 158.22
- Number of Actual Police Stations: 16,587
Additional Information:
Bureau of Police Research and Development
- It was established in 1970 and is headquartered in New Delhi.
- It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Aim: modernization of police forces
[Answered] Discuss the need and significance of police reforms in the recent context of rise in crime.
