LAHORE: In order to enhance the professional capabilities of Railways Police officers, particularly in dealing with modern security challenges, responding to emergencies and ensuring the effective protection of passengers 73 recently recruited Probationer Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) of Railways Police have been sent to the Elite Police Training Centre, Bedian, Lahore, for an eight-week for specialized Orientation Course.
The training will also contribute towards further strengthening the security of train operations in Balochistan, where the railway network and train services face particular security challenges. Professionally trained officers equipped with modern policing, tactical and security skills will be better prepared to respond to emerging threats and ensure the safe and secure movement of trains and passengers.
The 73 Probationer ASIs will undergo eight weeks of professional training at the Elite Police Training Centre, Bedian. This is the first time in the history of Railways Police that such a specialized Orientation Course has been arranged for Probationer ASIs.
The expenses of the specialized training course will be borne by the Railways Police Training Fund to ensure quality and professional training in accordance with modern policing and security requirements.
On this occasion, IG Railways Police Muhammad Wisal Fakhar Sultan said that quality training is of fundamental importance in developing the professional capabilities of officers and preparing them to effectively perform their duties in the field.
He said that all available resources would be utilized to provide the officers and personnel of Railways Police with the best possible training, and there would be no compromise on the quality of training.
The IG Railways Police further stated that professionally trained officers would play a vital role in improving the overall performance of Railways Police and strengthening the security of passengers, railway installations and train operations throughout the country.
He emphasized that, particularly in view of the prevailing security situation and recent incidents of terrorism, modern and specialized training is essential for Railways Police. The enhanced capabilities of trained officers will help the department respond more effectively to security threats and ensure safer train operations, particularly on sensitive routes in Balochistan.
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