Crime prevention: Police suggest remedies to curb rising theft
Anti-theft devices for vehicles are recommended by the authorities.
LAHORE:
The investigation wing of the city police is slated to recommend security devices for cars and motorcycles to help curb the increase in vehicle theft, The Express Tribune has learnt.
The police are hopeful that the devices which it will introduce within a month would ensure better security for vehicle owners. The police will also be launching an awareness campaign when it introduces the devices. Banners, pamphlets, seminars, workshops and exhibitions will all be part of the police’s push to encourage the public to make use of these devices. SSP (Investigation) Abdul Razzaq Cheema who is in-charge of introducing the project in the city, told The Tribune that he was speaking to the company which would provide these devices. He said that within a month he would finalise arrangements and ensure provision of the devices in the city.
SSP Cheema made it clear that the police would not be selling the devices but only recommend them to people. He said he had recommended these devices in Karachi and there had been improved security for vehicles.
SSP Cheema said that after testing many anti-theft vehicle devices, he had found the Clutch Bar to be the most effective. The Clutch Bar, he said, was made of steel and could be made to fit every vehicle, the police officer said. He said that he found the device more reliable than a tracking system. He also said that the police would be speaking with vehicle insurance companies to recommend the device.
He said the security device for motorcycles would be digital and would be installed for Rs500. He said the device would definitely increase the security of motorcycles. The aim, he added, was to provide vehicle security systems at affordable prices.
The Civil Lines Police Division has also initiated steps to control vehicle theft. SP Capt (retd) Liaqat Ali Malik told The Express Tribune that within a couple of days they would start distributing pamphlets that would have instruction on how to secure vehicles. He said for the project to be successful the cooperation of the public is necessary.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 7th, 2011.
The investigation wing of the city police is slated to recommend security devices for cars and motorcycles to help curb the increase in vehicle theft, The Express Tribune has learnt.
The police are hopeful that the devices which it will introduce within a month would ensure better security for vehicle owners. The police will also be launching an awareness campaign when it introduces the devices. Banners, pamphlets, seminars, workshops and exhibitions will all be part of the police’s push to encourage the public to make use of these devices. SSP (Investigation) Abdul Razzaq Cheema who is in-charge of introducing the project in the city, told The Tribune that he was speaking to the company which would provide these devices. He said that within a month he would finalise arrangements and ensure provision of the devices in the city.
SSP Cheema made it clear that the police would not be selling the devices but only recommend them to people. He said he had recommended these devices in Karachi and there had been improved security for vehicles.
SSP Cheema said that after testing many anti-theft vehicle devices, he had found the Clutch Bar to be the most effective. The Clutch Bar, he said, was made of steel and could be made to fit every vehicle, the police officer said. He said that he found the device more reliable than a tracking system. He also said that the police would be speaking with vehicle insurance companies to recommend the device.
He said the security device for motorcycles would be digital and would be installed for Rs500. He said the device would definitely increase the security of motorcycles. The aim, he added, was to provide vehicle security systems at affordable prices.
The Civil Lines Police Division has also initiated steps to control vehicle theft. SP Capt (retd) Liaqat Ali Malik told The Express Tribune that within a couple of days they would start distributing pamphlets that would have instruction on how to secure vehicles. He said for the project to be successful the cooperation of the public is necessary.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 7th, 2011.