Jaipur, Nov. 22 -- Rajasthan Police on Friday held a state-level conference at the Rajasthan Police Academy, focused on strengthening policing through technology, innovation and improved public safety mechanisms. More than 600 police officers from across the state joined the event in both offline and online mode to deliberate on modern policing challenges, technological advancements, social security and traffic management. The inaugural session of the 2025 State Police Conference was led by chief guest Anil Paliwal, director general of police, training and traffic. The session began with an overview of the conference's history and key agenda points, followed by an address from Sanjeev Kumar Narjari, director of Rajasthan Police Academy, who welcomed all participants and outlined the objectives of the conference. Senior police officers highlighted the rapidly evolving nature of crime and the need for police personnel to continuously enhance their skills. ACB director general Govind Gupta emphasised the importance of data-based policing and the urgent need to strengthen databases for effective investigation. Malini Agarwal, director general and commandant general of Home Guards, noted that discussions at such conferences help police stay updated and better equipped to counter tech-enabled crimes. She also stressed the need for region-specific strategies based on local crime patterns. In his keynote address, DGP Anil Paliwal underscored the relevance of the Bhagavad Gita principle - "Ichchhati, Janati, Karoti" (desire, knowledge, action) - explaining that effective policing requires a balance of intent, understanding and execution. He highlighted the changing crime landscape, calling for integration of traditional policing methods with emerging technologies. Paliwal detailed key provisions of the new criminal laws, especially those related to property offences and fraud, and urged officers to deepen their understanding of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, deepfakes and the Internet of Things - describing them as both opportunities and threats. He stressed the need to prioritise crimes against women, children and vulnerable groups, ensure stronger response systems, conduct effective investigations and guarantee timely justice delivery. Additionally, he emphasised strategic policing for road safety and traffic management to reduce accident-related deaths....