KARACHI: Progress on the Sindh Smart Surveillance System (S4) project was discussed along with various other matters at a review meeting chaired by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Riffat Mukhtar Raja here on Friday.

A police spokesperson said installation of modern cameras at strategic points in the city was set to be completed by next month as directed by IGP Sindh to ensure seamless coordination and support in the process.

Emphasising the importance of technology, IGP Sindh urged the IT department of Sindh police to expedite the completion of all aspects of the S4 project, said the spokesperson.

He added that the installation of specialised cameras at key locations across the province was expected to enhance police actions against criminal activities and facilitate tracking of vehicles entering and exiting cities.

During the briefing, it was told that modern cameras had already been installed at 18 locations across Sindh, including Karachi, and operational facilities were active at 16 sites in addition to M-9. Furthermore, new cameras will soon be operational at selected locations in other districts of Sindh, he added.

The IGP Sindh also visited the Command and Control Centre established for the S4 project and underscored the importance of technological advancements in law enforcement.

The meeting was attended by key officials, including Additional IGP Karachi, DIGPs of Headquarters, IT, Establishment, AIGPs of IT, Operations, Command and Control Centre, CPO, and the Project Director IT.

Published in Dawn, March 16th, 2024

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