general knowledge refresher Published this article page no 126 Infrastructural issues o Lack of resources According to the BPRD data police forces across India lack weapons fundamental communications and transport infrastructure.Weaponry CAG has found that weaponry of several state police forces is outdated and the acquisition process of weapons slow causing a shortage in arms and ammunition. For instance Rajasthan and West Bengal had shortages of 75% and 71% respectively. Police vehicles CAG noted the shortage of police vehicles and drivers. This affects the response time of the police and consequently their effectiveness.Connectivity Police stations are without telephones or proper wireless connectivity especially in many sensitive states like Arunachal Pradesh Odisha and Punjab. o Use of technology Despite rising cybercrimes several states like Punjab Rajasthan Goa Assam do not have a single cybercrime cell. Public perception The common public perception of police is being unprofessional insensitive brutal and corrupt. Way forward Proper training There is a need for adequate training and firing practices to the police personnel on the latest weaponry which is being used by them current gk buy.
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