Kanpur Traffic Cops Beat Heat with AC Helmets: A Game-Changer for Summer Duty

• Kanpur traffic police are now equipped with high-tech AC helmets to combat scorching summer temperatures exceeding 45°C, addressing long-standing issues of heat exhaustion and discomfort.
• Developed by a Hyderabad-based manufacturer, these helmets feature an integrated cooling system with a rechargeable battery, providing up to eight hours of continuous cooling.
• Officers reported significant relief, improved focus, and sustained efficiency during long shifts, with Inspector Rahul Verma calling it a "game-changer."
• DCP Traffic Ravindra Kumar emphasized that the initiative prioritizes officer health and efficiency, leading to better public service, following positive feedback from trials.
• This initiative, part of Uttar Pradesh's 'smart policing' drive, follows successful trials in cities like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Noida, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally distributing helmets last year.