Punjab IGP meets Balochistan Trainee DSPs, Stresses Use of Modern Technology to Rein In Crime

LAHORE: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Abdul Kareem met under-training Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) of Balochistan Police and stressed the effective use of modern technology to rein in crime and improve public service delivery.

Punjab Police spokesperson said that 35 trainee DSPs, currently undergoing the third Specialized Training Course of Balochistan Police, visited the Central Police Office (CPO) and interacted with the IGP. The officers appreciated the performance of Punjab Police in various areas, including crime control, infrastructure development, smart policing, and public service delivery.

During the meeting, the IGP inquired about the training and field experiences of the officers and said that under the Safe Punjab Vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the police force was being modernised on contemporary lines.

He said that modern training was being imparted to police officers from Balochistan, Sindh, and other provinces to promote inter-provincial coordination, adding that along with field duties, expertise in office management and administration was also essential for police officers.

The IGP expressed confidence that after receiving training from Punjab Police, the officers would perform better in their professional careers. He directed the trainee DSPs to complete their training with dedication and ensure improvement in crime control and public service delivery through the effective use of modern technology.

The trainee officers shared their field experiences and observations, while souvenirs were exchanged at the end of the meeting.

Later, the delegation visited the Police Museum, Martyrs’ Wall, and various branches at the CPO, where they were briefed on the working of different departments, including law and order, operations, investigation, traffic management, and public service delivery.

Additional IG Welfare and Finance Imran Arshad and Additional IG Training Asim Gulzar, along with other officers, were also present on the occasion.