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All traffic unit in-charges have been asked to prepare a duty roster to decide weekly offs for cops so that they can spend time with their families,” he added.Apart from the off-days, Gurugram police have introduced several other measures to reduce the stress levels of traffic cops like giving them adequate rest during duty hours.“There is no need for traffic cops to stand on their feet throughout the day. GURUGRAM: All traffic policemen in Gurugram will now be able to avail a weekly off — a basic entitlement in any job in India. As traffic load on roads during weekends is relatively low, we have decided to give weekly offs to half of the 1,700 force on Saturday and the remaining half the day after,” said Rao.“The move is aimed at creating a good work environment to reduce stress levels of cops. As compensation, policemen are paid a 13-month salary per annum.Weekly offs and eight-hour shifts were part of the recommendations of the Dharam Vira Commission on police reforms but those are yet to be fully adopted several decades on.Though Haryana Police introduced weekly off for cops in May 2016, but it was restricted to those posted at police stations.“Now, traffic cops , including home guards and special police officers, will also get a weekly off. An off day is usually taken with the permission of a senior but service rules don't guarantee that as a right..