CM Revanth bats for AI to prevent crimes; asks police to use tech for investigations

Hyderabad:Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday urged the Telangana Police to embrace Artificial Intelligence and advanced technologies to prevent emerging crimes and expedite investigations.

He emphasised that technology-driven policing would be crucial in tackling cybercrime, drug networks, and other evolving threats in the coming decades.

The Chief Minister was addressing senior officials at the Police Officers Retreat 2026, organised after a long gap at the RBVRR Telangana Police Academy, where top brass presented strategic proposals under the ‘Future Ready’ initiative.

25-year vision for policing

Revanth Reddy directed the department to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for the next 25 years in alignment with the State’s Vision 2047 goals.

“Telangana has earned recognition as one of the best states in maintaining law and order. But to meet the challenges of 2047, we must further empower ourselves,” he said.

He stressed that understanding the nature of emerging problems is the first step toward solving them. Attempting quick fixes without grasping the root causes, he warned, would yield little benefit.

Cyber Crime & Data Integration

Highlighting the rise in technology-based offences, the Chief Minister called for strengthening the Cyber Crime wing and examining the use of AI tools for predictive policing and faster identification of offenders.

He also instructed officials to integrate crime investigation data and departmental records with the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), ensuring real-time access to information across all police stations in the State.

High-Level Committee for reforms

To examine the proposals placed before the government, the Chief Minister announced the formation of a high-level committee under the Chief Secretary, comprising Secretaries from the Transport, Finance, and Law Departments.

The panel will study financial, legal, administrative, and technological aspects before reforms are granted statutory backing.

“Funds will not be a constraint, but the department must instill confidence that allocations will deliver measurable outcomes,” he noted.

Rationalising manpower deployment

Pointing to disparities in staffing patterns, Revanth Reddy advised rationalising personnel deployment based on population and crime intensity rather than adopting a uniform model across regions.

He also suggested reviewing specialised forces periodically to assess their continued relevance once their intended objectives are achieved.

Learning from Metro cities

The Chief Minister observed that metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata face complex urban challenges. He advised Telangana Police to study these cities closely and adopt best practices to pre-empt similar issues.

Human-centric approach

Emphasising internal coordination, the Chief Minister said senior officers must maintain strong engagement with field-level personnel to understand grassroots challenges.

“Police must adopt a humane approach. Respecting lower-level staff and addressing their concerns will ensure better outcomes,” he said, cautioning officers against complacency.

Modernising Training

As part of the retreat, the Telangana Police Academy unveiled a new Learning Management System aimed at modernising training and enhancing institutional capacity.

The retreat, last held in 2002, brought together senior officials, including the Director General of Police and other top officers. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that structured deliberations of this kind would help Telangana emerge as a national model in future-ready policing.