Naqvi orders police academy upgrades

ISLAMABAD:

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday ordered major upgrades during his visit to the National Police Academy (NPA).

During his visit, the interior minister chaired a high-level meeting and reviewed multiple development projects aimed at modernising police training in the country. He inspected the under-construction multi-storey hostel and examined the model room, issuing directives to further enhance its facilities.

He assigned a deadline of May 31 for the completion of the Elite Police Training School project, announcing that elite-level training for officers will now be conducted at the NPA instead of provincial institutions.

Naqvi ordered the installation of a solar power system at the Academy and instructed a comprehensive renovation of the existing buildings.

The interior minister approved the establishment of three new IT-equipped classrooms, along with advanced training using drones, night-vision gear, and modern weaponry to strengthen modern police education

He also directed reforms in promotional courses, emphasising modern standards and improved service delivery. Plans were approved for a Driving School, where officers will be trained in advanced driving and car-chasing techniques. Additionally, Naqvi ordered the setting up of dedicated crime-scene rooms to enhance investigative skills.

In the sports domain, he instructed the creation of padel-tennis courts and inspected the sports complex, gym, and swimming pool, issuing directions to upgrade all facilities on modern lines.