McKinsey tips for M'shtra police

Consultancy firm McKinsey today presented its report on upgrading the police in Maharashtra, stressing the need for changes in laws and steps to usher in professionalism among police cadres.

The report, presented to RR Patil, deputy chief minister also recommended better rules regarding holidays, promotions, the number of personnel in the force and improvement in the quality of their service, said PS Pasricha, director general of police.

It recommended the use of helicopters to counter Maoist rebels in eastern Maharashtra, he said.

"We will first have to study its recommendations before we implement them," Pasricha said.

Earlier, the state government has appointed a three-member committee.