is the present day police system good enough for the betterment of the society or it should be revamped?

Answer 1

I think that while our police system is good, it could use some adjustments. I think they should focus more on people that are causing other people harm and problems. For example, they should focus more on people who are breaking into homes and cars and less on people who caught with a small amount of illegal drugs on them. Tossing small time offenders into jail does nothing but cause us more harm because we end up paying for people whom are in jail and don't really need to be. Longer sentences should be given to those who harm others and other's property. After all, they are the ones who truly are costing the country money. Insurance claims, time and money wasted are just a few of the costs. If you think about it, what does a person caught with a small amount of marijuana on them or someone that is called out for having an open can of beer in public cost the country or anyone else? If we left them alone, nothing.

Answer 2

Revamped. Police at the lowest level who interact with the common man are the least educated in the hierarchy and yet has the biggest say when a complaint is registered if at all. Because of their low social-standing, they are prone to corrupting influences which determines how the case is finally decided. Since regionalism determines their recruitment and many times influence, they put forth a biased approach. Therefore, the first approach at any police-station should be at least at a middle-level official and the whole interview should be recorded which can be screened at random by the higher-level management from time to time. This should determine the posting of the first interacting-official at that particular post and not political or any other type of influence as is the system today.

Answer 3

The Indian Police have to function in accordance with certain statutes such as the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code and the Police Code. All these statutes are of the 18th century enacted by the erstwhile Colonial freinds (East India Company).
They have changed their criminal law in their country since then but our legislators felt it good to continue with the same legislations for the reasons best known to them. May be they too wanted to dictate the community.

These statutes were enacted by the British with a view to gain extraordinary superintendence and control over the Indians. There have been amendments to the statutes referred hitherto from time to time, thanks to some landmark judgments of the Supreme Court and the wisdom of few public spirited leaders. But the basic structure remains the same. Its not at all contemporary.

Given the powers under these statutes the Police can do anything and everything in accordance with their fancies. Its but natural that there would be so many attrocities against innocents.

When one has unlimited power and unfettered discretion it is quite obvious that the same is likely to be abused. Law of the land must strike a balance between administration efficiency and rights and privileges of individuals.

However now the Supreme Court has constituted a committee headed by former Attorney General of India Mr Soli Sorabjee to re-enact the Police Code by repealing the old code. The committee is in the process of repealing the statute and hopefully we will have a new set of laws within a couple of years.

I sincerely feel that we as the citizens of this country are under an obligation to work towards the better functioning of the system. In fact we have proved that the society can survive the wrath of an illegal/illogical system in howsoever worse conditions. Our opposition to brutalities have convinced the State to amend their ways. Now we need to have a collective, well defined and a strategic opposition for a successful future. No matter what the instance or situation be, we have to have our say and role in the functioning of the system.

Answer 4

The system is working. Unfortunately, the ACLU and the media work harder. Most incidents of police brutality (as well as the most heinous criminals) are tried and convicted way before a jury sees it. Due to this, the citizens watching the TV get dis-heartened with the system because the jury verdict did not match the verdict of the media and the likes of Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.

Answer 5

Revamp. They may be to "Protect and Serve" but the law doesn't do all that well in protecting us from bad cops. Now a days, anyone can get their fraudulent cop on and recieve extreme benefits will violating the law. Revamp the laws. Stop the corruption.

Answer 6

Exactly what police system are you talking about? There are hundreds of police departments in this country and dozens of federal law enforcement agencies.

As for all those supposedly corrupt police that I see people refer to here again and again, if you have anything besides your opinion, like evidence and proof, please present it. I am getting tired of whining about corrupt police and I think that mostly is just folks who couldn't keep their own noses clean and want to blame somebody else when they get in trouble. Just like all those "innocent" people in prison.

Answer 7

Revamp!! Police need to use MORE force on asswipes without some cry baby groups looking for a lawsuit....oh the white cop beat the black asswipe.. You never hear of the Black cop beating the white asswhipe, or mexican cop beating the...bla bla bla..

Answer 8

of course revamp.

Answer 9

PRESENT DAY INDIAN POLICE SYSTEM IS TOTALLY INDICIPLINE AND MANY OF THEM ARE CORRUPT, THEY ARE THE CULPRITS IN SPREADING CRIMINALS IN SOCIETY.
NOIDA KAND IS ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLE .

B.NARSING RAJ