6 days ago
Kerala Police Introduces Locked House Patrol Feature
Kerala Police has added a feature called ‘Locked House’ to its Pol-App.
People can use it when they travel away from home.
They must tell the police about their house before leaving.
The request must be made at least 48 hours before the trip.
It can be submitted as much as seven days before departure.
Police officers will conduct special patrols around the registered home.
The home can be watched for up to 14 days.
The app is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Kerala Police has launched a ‘Locked House’ feature on its Pol-App.
People travelling away from home can register their houses for targeted police patrols.
Users must submit their details at least 48 hours before departure and up to seven days in advance.
Police surveillance of a registered house and its premises can last for a maximum of 14 days.
Applicants must provide travel dates, the house location and name, plus nearby contacts’ names and phone numbers.
- Who
- Kerala Police and people travelling away from their homes.
- What
- A ‘Locked House’ feature allows residents to register unoccupied homes for targeted police patrols.
- Where
- Through the Pol-App, for homes and their surrounding premises in Kerala.
- When
- Users must register at least 48 hours before departure and can submit requests up to seven days in advance; surveillance lasts up to 14 days.
- Why
- To enable police officers to monitor registered homes and their surroundings while residents are away.
Key facts
- Feature
- ‘Locked House’ on the official Pol-App
- Advance registration
- At least 48 hours before departure
- Maximum advance notice
- Seven days
- Maximum surveillance period
- 14 days
- Required details
- Travel date, house location, house name, and nearby relatives’ or neighbours’ names and phone numbers
- App availability
- Google Play Store and Apple App Store
Sources
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