ঢাকারবিবার , ১৫ নভেম্বর ২০২৬
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is transforming itself from manual operation to modern digital technology for betterment of road traffic management in Dhaka city. To utilize the digital equipment’s on the road, proper training is essential. On this ground, training workshop on speed camera operation will be useful for the police officials.
Md. Anisur Rahman, Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic), DMP made the remark at the inauguration program of three-days long training workshop on ‘speed camera operations’ for DMP officers.
As part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS), DMP and Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) organized this workshop at a hotel in the capital from 15-17 November. In this workshop, 32 police officers of DMP’s traffic division participated.
Md. Anisur Rahman inaugurated the workshop. In his inaugural remarks, he suggested learning as much as possible from the workshop would enhance capacity and capability of police officers, so that participants’ capacity will strengthen implementation of road safety measures in Dhaka including implementation of speed management guideline.
Mr. Md. Abdul Wadud, Initiative Coordinator, BIGRS Dhaka North and former Addl. Secretary moderated the workshop. He thanked the DNCC, DMP for coming forward towards making the road safer in Dhaka city.
Md. Abdur Rahim Sarker, Manager of Axis International, provided training focusing on the operation of the LTI 20/20 TruCam II laser speed camera. Participants received guidance on device operation, practiced using the equipment in groups, demonstrated their individual skills, and learned about common maintenance issues. The training also included practical roadside exercises, allowing participants to gain hands-on experience using the devices in operational settings.
In the event, GRSP senior road policing adviser Peter Jones and Paul Simcox officially handed over the speed camera to DMPs Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) Md Anisur Rahman. He thanks BIGRS and GRSP for the collaboration and support for making city’s roads safer. A total of eight (8) cameras handed over to DMP to implement the upcoming speed enforcement pilot project under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS).
Among others, Aminul Islam Sujon, Technical Advisor, Vital Strategies, Md. Golam Hossain, Enforcement Coordinator, Engineer Rezaur Rahman, Transport Coordinator, Dr. Tanvir Ibn Ali, Surveillance Coordinator, of BIGRS Dhaka North were present at the event.
The final day will be facilitated by Mr. Paul Simcox and Mr. Peter Jones, Senior Road Policing Advisor, GRSP and they will focus on the role of enforcement in a Safe System approach, and the contribution of speed to road trauma. Participants also received training in speed enforcement technology and the safe operation of roadside checkpoints. In the afternoon, participant groups will be deployed to selected locations to set up and operate safe enforcement checkpoints using TruCam devices under the observation of GRSP trainers.
