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He directed the police to act firmly against rowdy elements disturbing public order and individuals harassing others through social media.

Describing the khaki uniform as a symbol of responsibility and reassurance, he said criminals should fear the police, while victims should feel confident of receiving protection and justice. He recalled the force’s contribution to controlling factional violence, tackling Naxalism and preventing communal clashes, and congratulated the AP Counterintelligence wing for exposing recent conspiracies threatening national security.

Stressing the need to modernise policing, Naidu said investigative methods must evolve alongside changing crime patterns. Cybercriminals were siphoning off people's hard-earned savings through phone calls, links and messages, with even educated people falling victim to fraud. He called for wider use of CCTV cameras, data analytics, drones and artificial intelligence to improve surveillance, crime detection and investigations. He expressed the aspiration that Andhra Pradesh Police should gain nationwide recognition for adopting advanced technologies.

People approached police stations in distress, fear and tears, expecting solutions to their problems. Police personnel must listen patiently, treat complainants with dignity and resolve grievances promptly, he said.

He also emphasised women's safety, asserting that technology-driven policing would have little meaning unless women could live without fear. He assured the families of police martyrs and serving personnel of the government's continued support and commitment to their welfare. Ensuring uninterrupted public safety, he said, would be the most meaningful tribute to fallen officers.

Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, DGP Harish Kumar Gupta and other officials paid floral tributes at the police martyrs' memorial.