Patna, May 26 (IANS) The 69th Convocation Ceremony of the Bihar Police Academy was held on Tuesday in Rajgir, where 19 newly trained Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) formally joined the Bihar Police following the passing-out parade.

Addressing the trainee officers, Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar delivered a strong message on the spirit of public service and dedication expected from police personnel.

He told the trainee DSPs that policing should not be viewed merely as a salaried profession.

Recalling his own training days at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad, he narrated an anecdote involving former Punjab DGP K.P.S. Gill.

According to Vinay Kumar, a trainee IPS officer had once asked K.P.S. Gill about salary and allowances during a visit to the academy.

Gill reportedly responded that anyone joining the police service solely for financial benefits would earn more by opening a paan shop in a good location.

Vinay Kumar, a 1991-batch IPS officer, said that when he joined the police service, his monthly salary was very low.

He emphasised that policing is fundamentally about service, commitment, and responsibility towards society.

“You have not joined this service merely to hold a job or draw a salary; this is public service,” the DGP told the officers.

The DGP also highlighted that the words “Bihar Police Service” inscribed on an officer’s shoulders symbolise duty and accountability towards citizens.

Among the 19 trainee DSPs who completed one year of rigorous training, 14 are men, and 5 are women.

The batch underwent extensive instruction in modern policing methods, cybercrime investigation, digital evidence collection, riot control, disaster response, crowd management, human rights, and leadership development.

The officers also received practical training in rifle shooting, handling modern weapons, ceremonial drills, horse riding, and field operations.

Trainee DSP Pooja Kumari said the year-long training was physically and mentally demanding but highly enriching.

She added that field postings assigned after the academic phase might prove even more challenging.

Batch topper Ujjwal Kumar Upkar stated that the training significantly boosted his confidence and prepared him to contribute meaningfully to society through policing.

Former Punjab Police chief K.P.S. Gill, remembered during the ceremony, is widely known for leading anti-terror operations in Punjab during the insurgency period.

He retired in 1995 and passed away in 2017 at the age of 82.

–IANS

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