President Droupadi Murmu has urged IPS officers to prioritise alleviating the fears of socially or economically weaker individuals who generally lack access to senior officials, and addressing their grievances.

Addressing, Probationers of the 2025 batch of Indian Police Service today at Rashtrapati Bhava the President said for the citizens, police officers and constables are symbols of governance.

She said, people perceive the governance to be good when the police system functions well. The President said that the People feel immensely supported when a police officer listens to their grievances with sensitivity and attentiveness.

The President stated that some of the employees in the system may be more proficient in the use of technology than the senior officers. She advised the officer trainees to not hesitate to learn even from the most junior members of their team.

She urged them to encourage public participation and teamwork in their working style. She said that by prioritising the welfare of their team members, they will enhance their capabilities and enthusiasm.

The President said that the police officers would derive a high level of authority from the laws and rules related to policing. However, they will earn real respect from the people, based on their performance and value system.

She said that they should have a sense of commitment to serving citizens rather than a sense of superiority over them. She highlighted the need for police officers to always stay ahead of the criminals who use state-of-the-art technologies.