Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Bengaluru Launches Friends of Police Initiative
The police in Bengaluru, India, have started a new program called Friends of Police.
This program is to help students and the community work together to prevent crimes.
The police have talked to many students in schools and colleges about important safety topics.
The main goal is to make the community safer by involving everyone in preventing things like drug abuse, trafficking, and cybercrimes.
The police commissioner said this is a big step towards better public security.
Bengaluru City Police launched the Friends of Police (FoP) initiative to involve the community in crime prevention and public safety.
The initiative has reached out to 1,250 schools and colleges, with 1,150 officers interacting with 2.11 lakh students.
The main aim is to prevent crimes such as drug abuse, trafficking, cybercrimes, and offences against women and children.
The program is seen as a significant step towards refining public security and community involvement.
Seemant Kumar Singh, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru, announced the initiative in an official statement.
- Who
- Bengaluru City Police
- What
- Launched the Friends of Police (FoP) initiative
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To encourage community involvement in crime prevention and public safety
- Initiative Name
- Friends of Police (FoP)
- Initiative Aim
- Encourage community involvement in crime prevention and public safety
- Target Crimes
- Drug abuse, trafficking, cybercrimes, offences against women and children
- Schools and Colleges Reached
- 1,250
- Officers Involved
- 1,150
- Students Reached
- 2.11 lakh
- Announced By
- Seemant Kumar Singh, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru