Title: Mumbai Police Reduces Duty Hours for Female Officers to 8 Hours; Male Officers to Continue 14-Hour Shifts
Meta Description: Starting March 2022, Mumbai Police has reduced work hours for female officers to 8 hours, while male officers will continue with 14-hour shifts. This move aims to improve work-life balance for women in the force.
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Excerpt: From March 2022, female police officers in Mumbai will have their duty hours reduced to 8 hours, while male officers will continue with 14-hour shifts. The change aims to promote a better work-life balance for women in the force.
Mumbai Police Reduces Duty Hours for Female Officers to 8 Hours; Male Officers Continue 14-Hour Shifts
Starting from March 8, 2022, female police officers in Mumbai and across Maharashtra will now work 8-hour shifts instead of the usual 12 hours. This change comes after a directive issued by Maharashtra’s Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjay Pandey. The new work schedule will be implemented on a trial basis and aims to improve the work-life balance for women police personnel.
Currently, both male and female police officers in Maharashtra typically work 12-hour shifts. However, with this new policy, female officers will have reduced hours while male officers will continue working 14-hour shifts.
A senior official explained that this initiative is intended to provide a better balance between personal and professional lives for female officers, allowing them more time for their personal commitments. The new 8-hour schedule will remain in effect until further notice.
This move to reduce work hours for female officers was first tested in cities like Nagpur, Amaravati, and Pune Rural, where the shorter shifts showed positive outcomes. The directive also noted that in cases of emergencies or during festivals, the duty hours for female officers could be extended with approval from the respective District Superintendents of Police or Deputy Commissioners.
This step reflects a growing awareness of the challenges faced by women in law enforcement and the importance of ensuring a supportive work environment. By reducing their hours, the police department aims to make the profession more sustainable for female officers, especially given the demanding nature of police work.
The police force will continue to monitor the success of this initiative and may adjust it further based on feedback and operational needs.
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