The North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA) has announced its 53rd Basic Course tailored for the directly recruited deputy superintendent of police and sub inspectors.
An inaugural function was held today at the campus of the academy in Umsaw which was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong.
During his speech, Tynsong emphasised on the critical role of well-trained officers in maintaining law and order. He stated that it pains him when law enforcement officers are criticized while they are selflessly performing their duties despite keeping aside their self-interest even family life in the service of the nation.
He encouraged the young trainee officers to not give up hope but rather to do their best in serving the nation and motivated them to maintain self discipline and to improve their mindset and do best in their training.
The deputy chief minister also lauded the academy for receiving the UTKRISHT accreditation by CBC and NABET and said there is a need to introduce law subjects and public relations during training.
Course Director and Assistant Director (Lecturer) Dr. M.L Zou informed that the current batch comprises of a total 95 trainees both deputy SPs and sub inspectors from Meghalaya (45), Manipur (22), Assam (15), and Nagaland (13)
Meghalaya Director General of Police Dr L.R. Bishnoi and Director of the Academy Anurag Agarwal also attended the function besides officers, dignitaries, and senior officers from NEPA.
