Kerala has released an extensive list of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all police-related activities in the state.
The 58-page SOP for Kerala Police ensures adherence to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) Covid guidelines where all the specific police processes have been addressed.
From arrest of the accused to handling of dead bodies in case of unnatural deaths, Kerala has listed out a set of guidelines to deal in such situations.
The guideline addresses senior-most officer to the beat constable, a foot soldier and also comprehensive details on video conference room to disinfecting mobile phone phones and electronic devices.
Amid migrant crisis over nationwide lockdown, the Kerala Police has come up with SOP in handling agitation, crowds amid coronavirus pandemic.
This includes details on marches, stationary protests and un-expected mobs with a common prescription for police officials during law and order duties at the time of protests. Lokanath Behera, DGP Kerala states
“The SOP was made keeping in mind that Covid-19 situation will not go away soon. Even if the situation improves, the SOP will remain for times to come,” Lokanath Behera, DGP Kerala, said.
Kerala DGP Behera also said that health experts from Indian Medical Associated (IMA) have also been roped in to prepare the SOP.
“We have roped in health experts from IMA who are physically disseminating the SOP along with advising on day to day precaution in times of coronavirus. Besides, daily webinars are carried out so that the information is reached to the last constable,” Kerala DGP Behera said.
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