26th July, 2023
By Monday Ijeh
Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has announced a smart policing effort to improve police personnel’s quick and efficient reaction during emergencies.
He presented the ‘Police-VGS Quick Emergency Reporting and Response System (QERRS)’ on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to him, the QERRS would transform police response to emergencies.
The Police-VGS QERRS programme, he claims, has been designed to provide rapid reaction and referral during accidents, natural disasters, medical emergencies, criminal occurrences, and information sharing.
“With the swipe of a button on a phone, emergency notifications will be sent directly to a dedicated team of police operatives.
“The operatives will ensure a swift, live and coordinated response in the shortest possible time,” he said.
He assured that the initiative would make huge impact in saving lives, combatting crimes and securing communities.
Egbetokun said that the Police-VGS was an additional option to the already inaugurated C4i-NPF Rescue Me App.
“This represents the epitome of the Nigeria Police commitment to the security and safety of members of the public,” the I-G said, and urged the public to embrace the innovation.
NAN