Udhampur, Oct 14: Dr Mohd Haseeb Mughal, IPS, on Wednesday assumed charge as Director of the Sher-e-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA), Udhampur, succeeding Shri Garib Dass, IPS, ADGP, who was relieved of charge.
Soon after assuming office, Dr Mughal convened a meeting with all gazetted officers and emphasised the importance of teamwork, coordination and collective responsibility in upholding the legacy of the premier police training institution. He reiterated the need to maintain a high level of professionalism and remain committed to imparting quality training.
Highlighting the evolving nature of crime, Dr Mughal stressed that the primary objective of police training was to equip personnel with the professional competence required for effective crime prevention and detection. He underlined that technology-driven policing and investigation would be key focus areas at SKPA, keeping in view emerging crime trends and the growing role of technology, particularly in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), in criminal activities.
The Director also stressed the need to continuously improve the quality of training and maintain the highest standards of discipline among staff and trainees.
He emphasised the importance of equipping trainees with the latest technological knowledge and practical skills to prepare a future-ready police force capable of responding effectively to emerging challenges.
Dr Mughal further assured the officers that the welfare of staff and trainees would remain a key priority.
