National Award for Smart Policing winner- Nagaland Police

The SMS-based Vehicle Monitoring System of Nagaland police has bagged the National Award for Smart Policing instituted by Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

• The award is presented for the Best Practice in the category of Road Safety and Traffic Management.

Background:

The SMS-based Vehicle Monitoring System was launched in April last year and has resulted in substantial reduction in theft of four-wheelers across the state while more than 100 vehicles have been recovered so far using the application. It provides an easy platform for policemen and citizens to report vehicle theft and alert the various field formations of police across the state by sending a SMS.