PASIGHAT : The East Siang District Police, in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Pasighat, has successfully concluded a three-week Police Internship Programme for 42 students of the college.
The internship, conducted from June 16 to July 6 under the supervision of East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba, aimed to provide students with first-hand exposure to policing and the criminal justice system while promoting legal awareness, civic responsibility, transparency and stronger police-public relations.
The programme also complemented the district police’s ongoing ‘Know Your Police Station: Youth Engagement Programme’, which seeks to strengthen interaction between the police and young people through experiential learning.
During the internship, the students were introduced to the day-to-day functioning of police stations, including registration of First Information Reports (FIRs), investigation procedures, maintenance of police records and the use of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). They also interacted with investigating officers and other police personnel to gain insights into policing, crime prevention, investigation and public service delivery.
The interns attended interactive sessions on road safety, traffic management, disaster preparedness, fire safety, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, women and child protection laws, victim-centric policing and the functioning of the Women Police Station. Demonstrations by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Fire and Emergency Services familiarised them with emergency response, rescue operations and disaster management.
The students also visited various branches of the Office of the Superintendent of Police, including the Establishment, Accounts and Wireless (WT) branches, where they learned about police administration, financial management, communication systems and the use of technology in policing.
Speaking on the successful completion of the programme, East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba said meaningful engagement with students is essential for building trust between the police and the community. He said such initiatives provide young people with a better understanding of policing, encourage responsible citizenship and promote greater public participation in creating a safe and law-abiding society.
The East Siang District Police thanked the principal, faculty members and students of Jawaharlal Nehru College for their cooperation and enthusiastic participation. It said the successful completion of the internship marked another step in its efforts to promote transparency, legal awareness and community-oriented policing through sustained engagement with educational institutions, adding that similar programmes would be organised in future. (DIPR)
