Abstract
In order to carry out the Prime Minister’s vision of providing relief to the common man, reforms in police as in all branches of government are long overdue. Before looking outwards, there is a dire need for introspection as policing needs internal accountability through transparency and limiting discretion. Likewise, reforms have to be above oscillating impulsive reactions to public pressures, but rather a continuous process of engagement. Considering that police is the agency authorized by the state to use force against its own citizens, it must be held at a higher pedestal of accountability. Proposals for accountability must include democratic oversight by Public Representatives who have been elected by people to safeguard their rights. At the same time, interventions planned must be debated with all stakeholders so that police can make informed and sustainable choices.
Abbas Ahsan (PSP). (2019) Police Reforms: Public Perception and Introspection, Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Volume-11, Issue-3.
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