Lady Dolphin Police Squad hits Faisalabad Streets to combat crime

Punjab Police’s Female Dolphin Squad is now on Faisalabad streets to combat street Crime in the region. This initiative is the latest step to advance women’s roles in policing by transitioning traditional duties from men to women officers.

Women in patrolling forces are now reality as Punjab police promotes gender equality and female officers bring diverse perspectives, improve community relations, and contribute to innovative problem-solving.

The newly formed squad, consisting of specially trained female officers, who will patrol on heavy bikes and sophisticated weapons to address criminal activities and ensure public safety.

Lady Dolphin police squad members will work alongside male officers and are authorized to set up checkpoints and conduct road checks.

In first phase, Dolphin force members will focus on patrolling areas with high female foot traffic, such as women’s universities and markets, to promote better interaction with women in these communities.

Dolphin Police Squad

Dolphin Force is an elite unit of Punjab Police launched in 2016, it was modeled after Istanbul’s Dolphin Force and aims to combat street crime.

Firs launched in Lahore, Dolphi force was expanded to six other cities. It includes 1,800 constables and various officers equipped with motorcycles, body cameras, and other technology.

Despite their role, Dolphin force has also been criticized for corruption and inefficiency, especially in densly populated areas.