In an effort to give impetus to community policing, the Commissioner of Police, Shri Praveen Dixit introduce the scheme 'police mitras'. It has assumed a significant role in checking crime rate. There are 2800 persons working as "Police Mitras" in different police stations of Nagpur City. It was alertness on part of the police mitras that helped the local police to catch a gang trying to steal raw transport material in the wee hours of Wednesday. And this is not the first time that the friends of khaki have helped the police to arrest culprits before the crime being committed. Buoyed with the visible check in crime rate, more local people are proving to be of help for the police. Of the 250 'police mitras' in Yashodhara Nagar, about 35-40 young boys in their mid-20s are more than willing to help police check crime in the area. The reason for police mitras is not only to reduce the crime in the area but also to improve police-public relations. It is the chance for police to instil faith of the people on police. The 'police mitras' come from diverse backgrounds. Some are unemployed, have minimal education, reside in slums and then there are a few others who are employed but want to contribute in their own little way to boost community policing without any monetary reward. It is their conviction towards a crime free society that has made the role of 'police mitras' so significant. A group of about six 'police mitras' patrol either on foot or bike with a police constable from 12 midnight to 5 am. After completing their daily chores, these enthusiastic youths are back at the police station at 6 pm asking for the night assignment. A startling thing is those even women are coming forward. Women as 'police mitras' are always on toes to help women victims of domestic violence. They try to resolve differences between couples and these gutsy women do not hesitate in acting against illicit liquor dens.