Accessibility Statement & Assistive Features

Adhering to GIGW (Guidelines for Indian Government Websites) and WCAG 2.1 Level AA

Police Connect is committed to ensuring that public safety and civic police information is accessible to all citizens, including individuals with visual, auditory, cognitive, or physical impairments.

1. Built-in Assistive Controls

Text Resizing (A- / A / A+): Easily increase or decrease font size from 14px to 22px using the top toolbar. Your preference is saved locally across visits.

High Contrast Mode: Switch to maximum contrast mode to enhance edge boundaries and readability for users with low vision or astigmatism.

2. Keyboard Navigation & Focus Indicators

All interactive elements—including the emergency helpline buttons, navigation menus, station search cards, accordions, and chatbot—can be operated fully using the keyboard:

Skip to Content: Press Tab upon entering any page to jump straight over the header into the primary content.
Focus Ring: A distinct 3px saffron outline (outline: 3px solid #d97706) clearly identifies the active focused element.
Forms & Modals: Modal dialogues (such as the assistant widget) can be opened and dismissed using keyboard interactions.

3. Screen Reader Compatibility

The portal is structured using semantic HTML5 elements (<header>, <nav>, <main>, <section>, <article>, <footer>). Decorative graphics include appropriate ARIA hidden tags or meaningful alt text descriptions.

4. Trilingual Plain Language

Content is provided in English, Marathi (मराठी), and Hindi (हिंदी), allowing citizens to access legal guidance, reporting steps, and directories in their most comfortable language.

5. Feedback on Accessibility

If you encounter any difficulty accessing information or have recommendations to improve our accessibility standards, please let us know via our Contact & Feedback Form.