Rourkela, Oct. 31 -- In a major step towards technology-driven policing, Rourkela Police on Thursday inaugurated an Integrated Control Room at the District Police Office as part of its predictive policing initiative. The project aims to strengthen surveillance, crime prevention, and emergency response mechanisms across the city.

Under the initiative, a network of 220 CCTV cameras has been installed at key locations, including 100 solar-powered units, Facial Recognition System (FRS) cameras, and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. The control room is equipped with advanced technology to monitor real-time activities, detect suspicious movements, and alert field units instantly.

A notable feature of the initiative is the int...