Hyderabad, Oct. 9 -- Telangana Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy, today emphasised that the essence of modern policing lies in being people-centric, accountable, and technology-driven.

Addressing a meeting of senior police officers at the DGP office, he urged all ranks to strictly adhere to the core philosophy of "Fair, Firm, Friendly and Professional Policing."Explaining the fourfold motto, the DGP said fair policing ensures justice and equality before law, firm policing upholds the rule of law without fear or favour, friendly policing builds trust and empathy among citizens, and professional policing reflects integrity, competence, and discipline.

"This fourfold motto defines the spirit of modern policing - humane in approac...