Delhi Traffic Police Introduces Cooling Gear for Personnel During Summer
From Heatwaves To Helmets: Delhi Traffic Police Tries Cooling Gear
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The Delhi Traffic Police has launched a pilot project providing cooling gear, including prototype 'AC helmets', to help personnel cope with extreme summer heat. The initiative aims to alleviate discomfort and health risks faced by officers on duty.
- 01Delhi Traffic Police has distributed 10 prototype 'AC helmets' to traffic personnel as part of a pilot project.
- 02The helmets feature a rechargeable battery lasting 4-5 hours and include a digital panel for battery status and cooling modes.
- 03Additional measures include refrigerated refreshment vans and portable fans to support officers during their shifts.
- 04Feedback from the current helmet trial will determine future procurement for wider distribution among personnel.
- 05Traffic officers often face severe heat, dehydration, and exhaustion while managing road traffic in extreme weather conditions.
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In response to the sweltering summer heat, the Delhi Traffic Police (DTP) has initiated a pilot project providing cooling gear to its personnel, including innovative 'AC helmets'. These helmets, which are currently being tested by officers like ASI Veer Singh at the Chanakyapuri roundabout, aim to mitigate the discomfort caused by extreme temperatures. Each helmet operates on a rechargeable battery, offering 4-5 hours of cooling relief, and features a digital panel to monitor battery life and cooling settings. Alongside the helmets, DTP has introduced refrigerated refreshment vans stocked with cold beverages and additional roadside booths for shade. Officers report that these measures significantly improve their comfort during long shifts, which often begin in the early morning and extend for hours under the sun. DCP (Traffic) Shobhit Saxena indicated that if the feedback from the pilot is positive, more helmets will be procured for broader use among traffic personnel.
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The introduction of cooling gear is expected to improve the working conditions of traffic personnel, reducing heat-related health risks during summer.
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