Senior police officials have taken strict notice of the misuse of electricity and government telephones in police offices and stations, implementing new measures to curb wasteful spending.

Unauthorised use of air conditioners and electric heaters has been banned, with immediate removal ordered for air conditioners installed in offices of unauthorised officers.

To enforce these directives, City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi, Khalid Hamdani, has issued two separate letters to the SSP Operations, divisional and sub-divisional officers, SHOs, and DSP Headquarters. The first letter, concerning electricity consumption, highlights that officers and personnel often leave electrical appliances, lights, and heaters switched on, leading to unnecessary electricity wastage and inflated bills. Police stations and offices have been instructed to cease using electric heaters immediately, and unauthorised air conditioners must be removed without delay.

The second letter addresses excessive government phone bills. It was observed that many police offices, stations, and checkpoints were generating high phone bills due to long-duration landline and mobile calls, often without proper justification. Additionally, phone registers detailing official usage have not been maintained, creating audit objections.

All police offices and stations must maintain a telephone register and submit monthly usage reports. Any misuse will be strictly monitored, and non-compliance will result in departmental action against responsible officials. In cases of excessive billing, deductions will be made directly from the salaries of those found guilty of misuse.

The CPO emphasised that these measures aim to ensure accountability and responsible use of government resources within the police force.