In a significant move towards professionalising law enforcement, two police stations in Uttar Pradesh have been awarded the prestigious International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification. This achievement underscores the state's push for modern, systematic, and citizen-friendly policing.
A Landmark Achievement for UP Police
The certified police stations are the Sadar Bazar police station in Jhansi district and the Government Railway Police (GRP) station in Hardoi. Officials stated that this certification was realized under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, whose directives have consistently focused on continuous improvement and modernisation of the police force.
What ISO Certification Means for Policing
The ISO certification is not just an accolade; it represents a concrete framework for operational excellence. It signifies the stations' adherence to a host of improved practices, including:
- Standardised operating procedures for all tasks.
- Time-bound delivery of services to the public.
- Systematic management of records and documents.
- Enhanced accountability mechanisms within the system.
The entire initiative was implemented under the supervision of Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna, translating high-level planning into consistent compliance at the field level.
Fulfilling a Modern Policing Vision
State authorities highlighted that this accomplishment demonstrates the successful execution of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision for a "modern, citizen-oriented, and result-driven" police force. The certification process itself involved rigorous audits of processes, ensuring that the stations meet international benchmarks for quality management systems.
This step is expected to boost public trust by making police services more predictable, efficient, and transparent. It sets a new benchmark for other police stations across Uttar Pradesh to emulate, potentially heralding a wider transformation in how policing is administered in the state.
