Crime Spot Clue Team vehicles launched to boost scientific policing
By Doruvu Paul Jagan Babu: Assistant Chief Editor
Kadapa – Andhra Pradesh: In a significant step towards strengthening scientific crime investigation and rapid response, District Superintendent of Police Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath on Saturday launched special Crime Spot Clue Team vehicles for all police sub-divisions in Kadapa district.
State-of-the-art vehicles for faster investigation
Flagging off the vehicles at the district police office, the SP said the initiative was taken with the cooperation of the State Government and as per the directions of the Director General of Police (DGP). Each police sub-division has been provided with a dedicated crime spot vehicle equipped with GPS and modern forensic technology.
Immediate response to crime scenes
The SP said the vehicles are fully equipped to collect fingerprints, physical evidence and technical evidence. Upon receiving information about a crime, the teams can immediately reach the scene and safely secure crucial evidence, ensuring no loss of vital clues.
Trained teams and round-the-clock service
Each vehicle has been assigned a dedicated driver for 24-hour service, along with an in-charge officer and two trained staff members. Special training has been imparted to ensure professional handling of evidence at crime scenes.
Support even in remote villages
He said that even in remote villages across the six police sub-divisions of the district, crime spot vehicles will promptly reach scenes of serious offences such as thefts and murders, providing scientific support to local police teams.
The SP stated that the objective of the initiative is to solve crimes quickly and scientifically by collecting evidence such as fingerprints and CCTV footage immediately after the incident.
Officials present
Additional SP (Administration) K Prakash Babu, Additional SP (AR) B Ramanaiah, Maidukuru DSP G Rajendra Prasad, DCRB Inspector Eshwar Reddy, Special Branch Inspector U Sadasivaiah, RI Somasekhar Nayak, and other officers participated in the programme.
