# Karnataka Plans Urban Policing Innovation Centre 2026-08-06T23:41:13+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Karnataka plans to establish the Karnataka Urban Policing Innovation Centre to prepare city police forces for changing crime, safety and traffic challenges, Home Minister Priyank Kharge said on Thursday. The proposal was discussed at a review meeting with senior police officers and expert advisory groups. The centre is expected to work on research, technology and innovation, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, smart surveillance and digital platforms. Its proposed focus areas include traffic management, crime prevention, public safety and evidence-based policing. The government says the institutional framework aims to make urban policing more efficient, responsive and citizen-centric as cities expand. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Artificial intelligence, Karnataka, public safety, technology, urban policing Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-plans-urban-policing-innovation-centre/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-plans-urban-policing-innovation-centre/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.