February 19, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s Police Department has been equipped with a substantial consignment of technical resources valued at Rs. 556 million, in what officials describe as the most significant investment of its kind in recent years.
The handover was carried out by Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala, who formally presented the equipment to Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya at a ceremony held within the Ministry premises. Senior officers and ministry officials were also in attendance.
According to information released by the Police Media Division, the allocation marks an unprecedented level of funding dedicated specifically to enhancing the technological capabilities of the force. Authorities maintain that the move aims at strengthening operational efficiency and improving public service delivery.
The package includes 1,718 desktop computers valued at Rs. 365 million, 575 photocopiers costing Rs. 129 million, speed monitoring devices amounting to Rs. 45 million, and 1,750 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units worth Rs. 17 million. The equipment is expected to be distributed among police stations and specialised divisions across the island.
Ministry sources indicated that the upgraded digital infrastructure will support more effective data management, streamline administrative procedures and enhance traffic enforcement capabilities. Officials further expressed confidence that the improvements would enable officers to respond more swiftly to incidents and carry out investigations with greater precision.
The initiative is seen as part of ongoing efforts to modernise public institutions, with an emphasis on integrating technology into frontline services to bolster law enforcement and public safety nationwide.