Coimbatore City Police revamp two-wheeler patrols

A total of 52 two-wheeler beat patrol teams will be engaged in patrols in the city, round the clock in three shifts

The Coimbatore City Police have revamped the two-wheeler patrol system, which plays an important role in the law and order management and prevention of crimes.

The police said that a total of 52 two-wheeler beat patrol teams will be engaged in patrols in the city, round the clock in three shifts.

The first shift, known as A shift is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by B shift from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., and C shift from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.

According to the police, a two-wheeler beat patrol team will have two police personnel. All the patrol teams have been assigned with areas that need to be covered during their shifts.

Between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., personnel assigned for patrols should cover educational institutions, banks, commercial establishments and places where crimes like theft or robbery have occurred previously. They should also dedicate each day in a week for targeted activities, including surveillance of senior citizens, surveillance of banks and ATMs, neighbourhood policing, awareness activities against drugs, installation of surveillance cameras and surveillance of lodges.

Personnel working in the B shift should cover crime-prone areas, educational institutions, bus stands and bus stops, bars, open grounds, places known for drug peddling, locked houses and abandoned buildings, besides monitoring history-sheeters.

Those assigned for the C shift will patrol places that are prone to anti-social activities, bakeries and restaurants that function at night, residential areas and places used by morning walkers among others.

Police personnel engaged in patrols at night and early hours will wear reflective jackets and carry flashlights, marshalling batons and walkie-talkies for communication.

Published - January 15, 2025 06:40 pm IST