Akola cops adopt ‘Nelson system’ to step up efficiency in probe

NAGPUR: To spruce up the investigation pattern, reduce pendency and improve quality, Akola police have introduced ‘Nelson system’, on the lines of a US-based theory.
Implemented from November 1, the district police under SP G Shreedhar is being lauded by state home minister Anil Deshmukh too through social media for their innovative efforts. The concept, introduced by the erstwhile IG Milind Bharambhe in Aurangabad range a couple of years ago, was earlier implemented by Shreedhar while serving as SP Beed.
The system is aimed at qualitative improvement of investigation by the constabulary between the ranks of police naik constables and assistant sub-inspector.The pattern revolves around the ‘1-1-1 (one-one-one) system’ meaning every investigation officer of a police station would get at least one case every month on a rotational basis.
SP Shreedhar said the objective of the ‘Nelson system’ is to break the monopoly of the beat officers in the investigation of cases of his locality or ‘beat’. “At present, the system is to hand over the cases to the beat officers who are already dealing with a handful of cases. In the new system, the norm would be to hand over the case to the investigation officer if it is his or her turn to get a probe,” said Shreedhar.
“Cases of part VI (mostly non-serious ones) are classified for the system and handed over to the cops on a rotation basis,” he said.
“We will also train our workforce to ensure that the cops who are weak in probing or have come from units like the state reserve police force (SRPF) are acquainted with the best investigation techniques,” said the SP.
Police stations have been asked to make a list of the constabulary, right from the ranks of NPC to ASI, along with their details and contact numbers. They would be given cases in turns. According to the system, a cop will not get back-to-back investigation cases.
Sub-divisional police officers and officers of Addl SP rank would ensure there is strict supervision at the police station level to ensure that the system is followed diligently.