Visit My Police Station
A pioneering public outreach initiative in Maharashtra—and indeed across India—designed to strengthen community–police relations through structured, transparent, and citizen-centric engagement. The initiative encourages members of the public to visit police stations freely and without any specific grievance or requirement, fostering trust, openness, and mutual understanding between the police and the community.
Building Trust Between Citizens & Police
The “Visit My Police Station” initiative was implemented across all police stations in Thane District on 29 November 2025. This programme marks the first-of-its-kind public outreach initiative in Maharashtra and in India, aimed at strengthening community–police relations through structured, transparent, and citizen-friendly interaction. The initiative was undertaken with the support of the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA), which granted permission for the concept ideated by Global Care Foundation (GCF). The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Thane, played a key role in on-ground mobilisation, while the Thane Police Commissionerate facilitated the implementation across all police stations. The National Service Scheme (NSS) further strengthened the initiative by deploying student volunteers to support public engagement and operational coordination.
The primary objectives of the programme were to provide citizens with direct exposure to the functioning, infrastructure, and services of police stations, thereby promoting transparency and enhancing public trust in policing systems. The initiative aimed to increase public awareness of emergency helplines, departmental responsibilities, and grievance redressal procedures, while simultaneously integrating legal services awareness through the active participation of DLSA. Overall, the programme sought to institutionalise community policing as a participatory and inclusive public service model.
A total of 10,000+ citizens visited various police stations within a span of six hours, demonstrating strong public interest and validating the significance and impact of the programme.
Numbers That Speak
The Citizen Experience
Every visitor went through a structured, welcoming, and informative journey at their local police station.
Valedictory Ceremony
Held at the Conference Hall, District & Sessions Court, Thane — attended by 170 police officers from across the commissionerate.
Naupada Police Station & Kongaon Police Station — recognized for commendable arrangements, thoughtful decor, and exceptional preparedness.
All participating police stations, colleges, and student volunteers were awarded participation certificates in recognition of their involvement.
stations attended the ceremony
A Milestone for Community Policing
The programme established a robust, replicable framework — setting a new standard for public–police engagement across India.
A Scalable Model
for All of India
The programme has laid a strong foundation for institutionalising community policing outreach and has established a robust, replicable framework for strengthening public–police trust and participatory governance across the state and the nation.
Program High Lights
