District police chiefs will travel in style in Punjab, with the Police Department deciding to purchase Toyota Innova vehicles for them. The department will purchase only base model Innovas for the Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs).
The move is aimed at improving efficiency in the movement and functioning of the officers and is a part of the ongoing modernisation drive. The department had earlier purchased 50 Scorpio vehicles for Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) posted at subdivisions. The force needs another 50 vehicles to cover all the subdivisions in the state but the lack of funds is preventing purchase of more vehicles.
The force is however keen to give Scorpio Getaways to all SHOs in the state. Police sources said there is a feedback that equipping SHOs with around 200 vehicles has enhanced the morale of the force. The force is in the process of finalising the purchase of 100 more Getaways to cover all the 315 police stations in the state.
