Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur
Kundapur, Oct 13: Gangolli police station in Udupi district has secured seventh place among Karnataka’s 10 best-performing police stations over the past decade, earning recognition for its performance and bringing distinction to the district police department.
The ranking follows an assessment covering the 10-year period beginning January 1, 2016, during which police stations across the state were evaluated on 14 departmental performance parameters. Based on key performance indicators (KPIs), the assessment carried a total of 100 marks and identified the 10 stations that delivered the best overall performance. Gangolli was the only police station from Udupi district to make the list.
Gangolli scores 67.22, only station from Udupi
Gangolli police station, which comes under the Byndoor circle of the Kundapur police sub-division, secured seventh place with a score of 67.22, emerging as the sole representative from Udupi district among the state's top 10 police stations.
Yapaladinni police station in Raichur district topped the rankings. The remaining stations, in order of merit, were Nanjangud Rural police station in Mysuru district, Naregal police station in Gadag district, Shaktinagar police station in Raichur district, Hulsur police station in Bidar district, Mulagund police station in Gadag district, Gangolli police station in Udupi district, Nargund police station in Gadag district, Idapanur police station in Raichur district and Gadag Town police station in Gadag district.
14 parameters used to assess performance
The police department developed a key performance indicator (KPI) framework covering 14 parameters related to policing and departmental functioning. Individual parameters carried weightings of five or 10 marks, adding up to a total of 100 marks.
The assessment examined several aspects of police work, including reducing road accidents, filing charge sheets, implementing e-beat policing, using e-Sakshya for electronic evidence and issuing e-summons.
The maintenance of records relating to offenders and rowdy-sheeters, along with appropriate action against them, also formed part of the assessment. Other parameters included the prompt disposal of complaint petitions, responsiveness towards the public and various other department-related activities.
Gangolli police station's seventh-place finish in the state-wide assessment marks a significant achievement for Udupi district, with its performance measured against a broad set of operational and public-service indicators over the 10-year period.