Police to place complaint/suggestion boxes in schools in Hassan
The Hassan district police have initiated a program to install complaint and suggestion boxes in schools to help children report crimes and share suggestions. The first phase will see these boxes placed in 51 government schools, particularly in rural areas. This initiative aims to promote people-friendly policing and provide a safe channel for students to voice their concerns.
- ▪The initiative involves placing complaint and suggestion boxes in 51 government schools in Hassan district.
- ▪The program was launched by Inspector-General of Police M.B. Boralingaiah to enhance communication between students and authorities.
- ▪The boxes will allow students to report issues such as child marriages, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
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The Hassan district police have launched an initiative to install complaint and suggestion boxes in schools across the district, giving children a discreet channel to report crimes, seek help, or share suggestions. In the first phase, such boxes will be placed in 51 government schools.M.B. Boralingaiah, Inspector-General of Police, Southern Range, launched the initiative by formally handing over the boxes at the office of the Superintendent of Police, Hassan, on Tuesday. A similar programme is already operational in Chamarajanagar district.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Boralingaiah said the initiative was part of efforts to promote people-friendly policing. “The boxes will be placed in schools in rural areas.
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