Naqvi Announces Reorganization Plans for National Police Academy
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has outlined ambitious plans to reorganize the National Police Academy (NPA), aiming to elevate it to an international standard. The goal is to enhance the institution’s training capabilities, ensuring that Pakistan’s police force is equipped to meet modern challenges.
Vision for a National Police University
During a high-level meeting at the NPA, Naqvi emphasized that transforming the academy into a world-class institution is a key priority for the government. He also revealed plans to establish a National Police University, with an advanced curriculum to prepare future law enforcement officers for the complexities of modern policing. As part of these reforms, the government is working on launching a master’s degree program for police trainees, which is expected to begin in the near future.
“We are focused on making the NPA a center of excellence where international officers can come to train as well,” Naqvi said. He further directed that courses related to IT and cybercrime should be integrated into the training program to align with contemporary policing needs.
Phased Reorganization and Infrastructure Upgrades
The meeting included a detailed briefing from Muhammad Idrees Ahmed, the Commandant of the NPA, who provided insights into the phased implementation of the reorganization plan. The academy’s current structure, which has remained largely unchanged for over three decades, is being modernized to meet the evolving demands of law enforcement.
Key improvements include the construction of new classrooms and the renovation of residential blocks for trainee officers. The upgradation project, which has been launched after 31 years, is expected to be completed within six months, with Naqvi personally overseeing its progress. He also handed over a cheque of Rs 250 million from the National Police Foundation to facilitate the project.
Focus on Quality and Modernization
The reorganization efforts are aimed at attracting the best officers from across Pakistan, who will take on leadership roles in the academy as Course Commandants and Assistant Course Commandants. In line with the modernization initiative, Naqvi has stressed the importance of keeping the academy at the forefront of policing education and ensuring that it remains capable of producing high-quality, well-trained officers.
The meeting also included discussions with various officials, including Talal Chaudhry, Minister of State for Interior, the Secretary of the Interior, and representatives from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), as well as Islamabad Police. The government’s commitment to strengthening the National Police Academy is seen as a crucial step toward improving law enforcement and public safety across the country.
