Patna: Bihar Police has announced plans to integrate all 1,382 police stations across the state with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) as part of a wider push towards digital policing and administrative modernisation.
Additional Director General of Police (SCRB & Modernisation) said at Sardar Patel Bhawan, the state police headquarters, that 968 police stations are already connected to the CCTNS platform. The remaining stations are expected to be integrated within the next 2–3 months.
He said hardware procurement has been completed and training of personnel is currently underway to support full-scale implementation.
Expansion Of Police Stations Under CCTNS
According to police officials, 347 new police stations—earlier functioning as outposts—have been upgraded and are now being brought under the CCTNS network. The integration process includes capacity building and system upgrades at the local level.
CCTNS is a central government initiative designed to create an integrated database for policing, enabling real-time access to criminal records, case histories and analytics through e-governance systems.
CCTV Coverage Across Stations
Officials said CCTV cameras have been installed in 1,212 police stations so far. The remaining 176 police stations and outposts will also be covered soon.
The ADG said the surveillance system will allow senior officers to monitor functioning and ensure accountability in day-to-day police operations.
Push Towards AI-Based Predictive Policing
The police have also indicated a shift towards Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based predictive policing. Officials said crime patterns will be analysed using digital tools to anticipate and prevent offences.
“The focus is to move towards predictive policing using AI and data analytics to reduce crime before it happens,” the ADG said.
Citizen Service Portal for Public Access
Under the digital reforms, the Citizen Service Portal is being expanded to allow residents to access multiple police-related services online.
These include FIR copies, information on missing persons, unclaimed bodies, wanted criminals, arrested persons, recovered property details, tenant verification, and anonymous complaint submissions.
Officials said the objective is to reduce physical visits to police stations and make services more accessible. “People will be able to access these services from the comfort of their homes,” the ADG said.
