PASIGHAT, 10 Jul: A three-week ‘police internship programme’ for 42 students of Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), conducted by the East Siang district police, in collaboration with JNC, concluded on Monday.
The programme was conducted with the objective of providing students with firsthand exposure to the functioning of the police and the criminal justice system while promoting legal awareness, transparency, civic responsibility, and stronger police-public relations.
The initiative also complements the ongoing ‘Know Your Police Station: Youth Engagement Programme’ of the East Siang district police, which aims to strengthen engagement between the police and the youths through experiential learning and meaningful interaction.
During the programme, the students also interacted with investigating officers and police personnel to better understand the role of the police in maintaining law and order, crime prevention, investigation, and public service delivery.
The programme also included demonstrations by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Fire & Emergency Services, equipping the interns with practical knowledge of emergency response, rescue operations, and disaster management.
As part of the internship, the students visited various branches of the office of the superintendent of police, including the establishment, accounts and wireless (WT) branches, where they were introduced to police administration, financial management, communication systems, and the application of modern technology in policing.
Speaking on the completion of the programme, East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba stated that meaningful engagement with students is essential for building trust between the police and the community.
He emphasised that initiatives such as the police internship programme and the ‘Know Your Police Station: Youth Engagement Programme’ provide young citizens with a deeper understanding of policing, encourage responsible citizenship, and inspire greater public participation in building a safe, secure, and law-abiding society. (DIPRO)
