Kerala launches My Police Station project to enhance citizen-friendly services
Speaking at State-level launch of the initiative at Peroorkada police station in Thiruvananthapuram, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says the project seeks to make the police a 'friend' and a source of support for people, while retaining the deterrent role of the force against crime
On August 14, 2026, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan formally inaugurated the ‘My Police Station’ project at Peroorkada police station in Thiruvananthapuram. The initiative aims to transform police stations into accessible, citizen-friendly service centers, enhancing police-community relations while maintaining their role in deterring crime.
Satheesan emphasized that the police should be viewed as friends and support systems for citizens, rather than just enforcers of the law. The project, crucial in the face of evolving crime patterns such as cybercrime and drug offenses, requires the police force to adopt modern technology and investigative capabilities. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala echoed the sentiment, stressing that police stations should function as public service centers for all citizens, including women, children, and the elderly.
He also announced organizational changes, including the appointment of Sub-Inspectors as Station House Officers (SHOs) and Circle Inspectors as supervisory figures for selected stations, with 63 stations designated to have female SHOs. Additionally, regular visits by senior police officers and CCTV surveillance in stations are part of the measures to ensure transparency and prevent custodial violence.
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