A study will be conducted to assess the disparity between workload and staff strength in the Kochi City police based on which the State government would be approached with a request to sanction enough hands to bridge the gap, said S. Syamsundar, the new District Police Chief (Kochi City), who assumed charge on Tuesday.
Speaking to The Hindu about his immediate priorities, Mr. Syamsundar said that the stress among police personnel was an area that needed to be addressed.
“The basic problem is that the force is understaffed and overworked. The staff strength is not in proportion to the workload. A study will be conducted on the issue based on which the government will be approached,” he said.
