| Frequently Asked Questions |
| 1. What is Police Reforms
campaign? |
| Police
Reforms Campaign is a citizens'
campaign for systemic changes in the Police and Crime
Investigation System in our country. Big words- that
simply mean making the police force work better for us.
POLICE REFORMS provides the necessary platform and
effective tools for citizen participation. Anyone who
believes that status quo is not acceptable and change is
possible can join the movement..
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| 2. What changes are being sought through
Police Reforms campaign? |
| The campaign seeks to improve the quality of life of the citizens
by re-establishing the primacy of the Rule of Law. The
root causes of problems faced by the police force-
external interference in police functioning, etc- are
directly dealt with. The structural design defects in
the Police Force are deal with and systemic reforms are
proposed to build a competent and professional police
force. |
| 3. How is Police Reforms campaign
different from other similar campaigns/NGO movements? |
| Police Reforms Campaign is highly professional and focused in its approach. All the suggestions are backed by intensive research and authentic facts and data. The idea is to plan a campaign based on accurate information and to make sure that it is implemented. All the activities are planned with time-bound goals. Also, the process is deliberative and consultative. Anyone is invited to give his/her ideas and opinions about the campaign or the model which evolves as new ideas come in. The implementation involves a combination of advocacy and grass-root work. |
| 4. How will Police Reforms campaign benefit me as a citizen? |
| Today the Police Force is focused on serving its
political masters, be it through VIP duties or otherwise.
The burden of a whole range of disparate duties have ensured
that the citizen has ceased to be the center of Police
Forces' efforts. The Police Reforms campaign seeks to
re-establish the centrality of the citizen to the existence
of the police force and removes the negative
influences. It makes it easy for honesty and survival
in the police force to be compatible. As a result, the
citizens will find it more easy to be law abiding than at
present. |
| 5. How will the changes suggested under
Police Reforms campaign help curb corruption? |
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The changes proposed by the Police Reforms Campaign strike at the root causes of
corruption in the Police Force. The Independent Oversight Body will keep a check
on the abuse and misuse of authority. This will help police personnel comply
with the rulebook. All promotions, transfers and appointments will be done by an
Independent Supervisory Body, which will remove avenues to pressurize police
officials into manipulating criminal investigations. The day to day control of
the police force is thus transferred to a body focused on merit and competency. |
| 6. How can I participate in the campaign? |
Police Reforms Campaign is offering a better solution for you and I. You can help by
- Participating in the campaign as a volunteer
- Partnering your organization in the campaign
- Writing/Carrying articles in local newsletters and newspapers
- Organizing meetings for at least 50 people to spread the campaign message
- Participating in various periodic activities planned for the campaign
- Contributing financially and through sponsorships
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| 7. How are the various activities being funded? |
| Police Reforms Campaign has a non-profit agenda whose funds are only in the form of sponsorships.
Police Reforms Campaign accepts donations but not cash contributions, government contributions or contributions from foreigners except for people of Indian origin. There is no minimum amount for supporting the
Police Reforms Campaign. If you wish to make a contribution, the funds will be directed to FDR (the Foundation for Democratic Reforms). |
