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Lucknow to have special police officers to assist cops

  •   Tue, Nov 08 2022 09:47:52 AM

Lucknow, Nov 8 (IANS): The Lucknow Police Commissionerate has decided to appoint candidates with a good track record as special police officers (SPOs) for three years to assist cops in maintaining law and order during communal riots, managing traffic and in carrying out relief operations during emergency situations like earthquakes, floods and accidents.

Zonal police officers will appoint SPOs in their respective areas and issue identity cards to them. These appointments will be for three years.

Piyush Mordia, joint police commissioner, said that an SPO's appointment will be revoked, if he is found to be involved in any illegal activity.

DCP (East) Prachi Singh, who has been made the nodal head for the strengthening of the SPOs in the state capital, said that the provision of SPOs has been taken from the Police Act of 1861.

The SPO will be a person of repute and who has conducted good deeds and helped the public in distress or saved lives.

"Briefing of SPOs will be done on how to gather information and intelligence, keep an eye on the special criminal incidents and also assist traffic movement" she said.

"List of names, addresses and mobile numbers of each SPO in the police station will be pasted," said the DCP.

They will also collect information regarding gambling rackets, illegal liquor stores, if any, illegal slaughter of animals.

The officer also said that issues of land disputes and love affairs in which incidents of murder have happened or might happen must also be reported to the police stations.

Singh said that until now in Lucknow, SPOs had a very limited role and that was to maintain law and order while their IDs were also not renewed, and they remained under the SHO/SO of their areas.

"During times of festivals coinciding, like Muharram and Durga Puja, SPOs were appointed for a temporary period in Lucknow," said the DCP.

However, from now on, in Lucknow, an officer of the DCP-rank will issue ID cards to the SPOs.

Candidates willing to bear the responsibility of SPO will have to fill a form and submit the same at their respective police stations. The SPOs will be appointed only after verification at various levels, added Singh.

Station house officers will have to seek advice of SPOs to ensure peace on festive occasions.

 
  

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  • dr.ashish mahendra, lucknow

    Wed, Apr 16 2025

    Respected Sir, From a young age, I have always felt a deep-rooted sense of responsibility towards society, a calling that has only grown stronger with time, experiences, and exposure to the realities faced by ordinary citizens in their day-to-day lives. My desire to apply for the position of Special Police Officer (SPO) in Lucknow stems from an unshakable commitment to uphold justice, ensure public safety, and be a pillar of support for the people who often feel helpless in the face of rising crime, inequality, and systemic inefficiencies. Lucknow, with its rich cultural heritage and rapidly evolving urban identity, is a city that holds a special place in my heart—not just as a resident but as someone who truly understands its pulse, its struggles, and the aspirations of its people. As a responsible citizen, I have always admired the selflessness and bravery of the police force, and the role they play in maintaining peace, law, and order in society. The opportunity to become a Special Police Officer presents a unique platform to bridge the gap between the public and the system, and I believe I can contribute meaningfully to this cause by actively participating in crime prevention, community engagement, and fostering a sense of mutual respect and trust between citizens and law enforcement. I am drawn to this role not just because of the uniform or the authority it symbolizes but because of the responsibility it carries—the responsibility to act with integrity, fairness, courage, and compassion, particularly in times of crisis or distress. Having witnessed first-hand how communities suffer from drug abuse, domestic violence, Dr. Ashish Mahendra 1/140 Vibhavkhand Gomtinagar lucknow 226010 mob: 9956052200

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