Policing requires both professional competence, moral strength: DGP
By Our Reporter
NONGPOH, Dec 22: Meghalaya’s Director General of Police, Idashisha Nongrang, reviewed the passing-out parade of the 55th Batch Basic Course trainees at the North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA) on Monday. A total of 68 trainee officers passed out after completing their course.
The 55th Basic Course had 42 Deputy Superintendents of Police (probationers), a Cadet Inspector, and 25 Cadet Sub-Inspectors and Assistant Sub-Inspectors. Among these officers, 15 were from Meghalaya, five from Manipur, 24 from Nagaland, 10 from Tripura, and 14 from Sikkim.
Of the total trainees, 21 were women.
Established in 1978, the NEPA has been conducting basic training courses annually for newly appointed DSPs (probationers) and Cadet SIs/ASIs from the eight northeastern states. It has trained 1,043 DSPs and 4,221 SIs so far.
The 55th Basic Course commenced on January 6. During the training period, the trainees underwent a structured and comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for the complexities of police service. Indoor training covered subjects such as Police Science, Legal Studies, and Social Sciences, while outdoor training focused on drill, weapons training, physical efficiency, police operations, and tactics.
Specialised inputs were also provided in disaster management, first aid, and motor vehicle driving.
As part of the practical exposure, a jungle camp module was organised during which the trainees carried out field exercises, including cordon and search operations, ambush and counter-ambush drills, raids, and seizures. The training aimed at equipping the officers with essential skills, professional knowledge, and the aptitude required for effective field policing.
In addition to academic and field training, emphasis was laid on personality development, teamwork, and leadership. The trainees actively participated in various extracurricular activities through clubs such as extempore and debate, photography, quiz, sports, social service, literary, and IT clubs, fostering camaraderie and sportsmanship.
The trainees also completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Police Administration and Investigation from the Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur, alongside their basic training.
Addressing the trainees, Nongrang emphasised that while training at NEPA lays a strong foundation, real policing would present far more complex and dynamic challenges. Drawing from her over three decades of service, she underscored the importance of integrity, preparedness and adherence to core principles, stating that these values would serve as the guiding force throughout their careers.
She reminded the young officers that policing is a multifaceted profession involving constant interaction with people and evolving challenges, requiring both professional competence and moral strength.
Nongrang, along with NEPA Director Kavita Jalan, congratulated the passing-out officers for their impressive parade and overall performance. Trophies and medals were also distributed to trainees who excelled in various aspects of training.
