Police Mitra scheme (original) (raw)

Police Mitra or Friends of Police is an initiative of the State police in different states of India. Civilian citizens having 'good social record' like ex-army men, students, advocates and housewives are responsible in tying up with the police beat staff to look after the law and order, traffic and crowd management, safety of women prevention of crime and informing about suspected elements around their area. The arm bands and ID cards provided to police mitras give them the authority to help the police in fighting crime without any salary. Police Mitra Kaksh (Police Mitra Centers) were also set up in Haryana. Police Mitras also assist Government Railway Police (Mumbai). Police Mitras are also used in maintaining peace in disturbed areas by police department.