Over 31,000 people avail Kerala Police’s ‘Locked House’ service through POL-APP
The Kerala Police have successfully utilized their POL-APP to provide surveillance services for over 31,000 locked homes. Residents can request police monitoring for up to 14 days while they are away by submitting details through the mobile application.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the integration of mobile technology in public safety and community policing to prevent property crime.
As many as 31,188 people have thus far registered for the Kerala Police’s ‘Locked House’ service through the official POL-APP, which enables the police to keep watch over homes left vacant while residents are away on travel.
The service is designed to enhance the security of locked houses by arranging special police surveillance in and around the premises during the owner’s absence. The police have advised residents planning to travel to submit their request through the “Locked House Information” section of the POL-APP at least 48 hours before departure. The applications can be submitted up to seven days in advance.
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