THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Oommen Chandy has been a favourite of the police force after resolving the seniority dispute that has existed for years. The benefits he gave to the force are many. Armed Reserve-Battalion seniority dispute was settled and 7300 people were promoted. The period of training was treated as service. Sabarimala mess made free implemented the central police canteen. Grade promotion for those in the AR camp. Special Allowance for those on onam celebration duty, markets for policemen, an allowance of Rs.2000 was given for interstate duty.

The duty hours at the station were reduced to 12 hours. The salary was made through the bank. Pistols instead of rifles for guards and escort duty. Special Unit for Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple Security, 223 new posts. The women police were given jobs in their districts.2500 posts were upgraded and the possibility of promotion was increased. Police dormitories in the capital, and district headquarters units were formed. State Industrial Security Force was formed. SI grade for those who completed 23 years, promotion test was exempted for those above 50 years of age. Police Welfare Bureau was formed.220 Posts in Railway Police, leave travel concession for family outings. Comprehensive health insurance plan and benefits started on the day of retirement. The uniform allowance was increased to Rs.5000. Adalat to solve the problems of policemen. District Crime Branch was started. These were his priceless contributions to the police force.