HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday asked the Telangana Police to leverage artificial intelligence and advanced technology to prevent new crimes and speed up investigations.
He emphasized that technology-driven policing will be critical to tackling cybercrime, drug networks and other evolving threats in the coming decades.
The Chief Minister addressed the cadres at the 2026 Police Retreat held after a long gap at the RBVRR Telangana Police Academy, where the cadres announced strategic proposals under the ‘Future Ready’ initiative.
25 year vision for the police
Revanth Reddy directed the ministry to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for the next 25 years in line with the state’s Vision 2047 goals.
“Telangana has been recognized as one of the best states in maintaining law and order. But we have to step up to the plate to meet the challenges of 2047,” he said.
He emphasized that understanding the nature of emerging problems is the first step to solving them. He warned that there is little benefit in trying quick fixes without understanding the root causes.
Cybercrime and data integration
The Prime Minister highlighted the rise in technology-based crimes and called for strengthening the cybercrime sector and considering the use of AI tools for predictive enforcement and rapid identification of criminals.
He also directed authorities to consolidate criminal investigation data and departmental records into the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC), providing real-time access to information from all police stations in the state.
Reform High-Level Committee
To consider the proposals submitted to the government, the Chief Minister announced that a high-level committee comprising secretaries of the Department of Transport, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Justice will be set up under the Chief Secretary.
The committee will consider financial, legal, administrative and technical aspects before the reforms are given legal backing.
“Funding is not a constraint, but departments need to instill confidence that the allocation of funds will deliver tangible results,” he noted.
Rationalization of staffing
Pointing out disparities in staffing patterns, Revanth Reddy advised rationalizing staffing based on population and crime intensity rather than adopting a uniform model across regions.
He also suggested that specialized units be periodically reviewed to assess their continued relevance once their intended objectives have been achieved.
learn from big cities
The Prime Minister said metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata are facing complex urban challenges. He advised Telangana Police to closely investigate these cities and adopt best practices to prevent similar problems.
human-centered approach
The Prime Minister emphasized internal coordination and said senior officials need to maintain strong engagement with ground-level officials to understand grassroots challenges.
“Police must take a humane approach. Respecting junior officers and addressing their concerns will ensure better outcomes,” he warned officers against complacency.
Modernize your training
As part of the withdrawal, the Telangana Police Academy announced a new learning management system aimed at modernizing training and strengthening organizational capacity.
The retreat was last held in 2002 and brought together senior officials, including police commissioners and other top officials. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that this kind of structured deliberation would help Telangana emerge as a national model for future-ready policing.
