The need for a fast-growing economy like India for safe environment, particularly considering the complex security threats in present times are imminent. Terrorism, Left Wing Extremism, crimes including cyber-crimes, law and order threats call for a strong and efficient policing for internal security. Against this background, FICCI instituted the first ever SMART Policing Awards in 2016, with the objective to help Government machinery and police departments in learning from the experiences of other states and for possible adoption of the best practices to further enhance policing initiatives.

This is the third 'Compendium of Best Practices in SMART Policing' published by FICCI, which provides know-how for improvement in capacity & infrastructure of police forces, legislative & administrative changes, and technological scaling-up needed for realising the vision of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India for SMART Policing – police which should be strict and sensitive, modern and mobile, alert and accountable, reliable and responsible, techno-savvy and trained.