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Later, Jayalalithaa announced new initiatives for thePolice and Fire and Rescue Services departments to the tune ofaround Rs 209 crore. Procuring 100 bullet proof jackets, vehicle mountedbaggage scanner, explosive vapour detectors, mini jammers,multi-zone door frame metal detectors, night vision binocularsand modern communication equipment were among the announcmentsmade by the Chief Minister. She announced modernising the police control room inChennai with the setting up of Command, Control, Communicationand Intelligence (3ci) Operation Centre at an estimated Rs12.22 crore. For fire personnel, among others, she announcedprocuring1000 personal protective equipment at a cost of Rs 5.50 crore.PTI SA RC DVNTR