The phrase 'male police officer' has been replaced with 'member of the force'.
A circular in this regard was issued by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Manoj Abraham, on behalf of the home department, and forwarded to officials under List B. The core part of the oath now reads: "As a member of the police force, I solemnly pledge to perform my duties and responsibilities to the best of my abilities."
The change comes five years after Kerala police celebrated 2020 as the 'Year of Women-Friendly Initiatives,' when the then DGP emphasised on eliminating discriminatory and gendered terms in official references and communications.
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