Under the Student Police Cadet Scheme, 450 eager children stepped through the gates of PPA Phillaur young minds exploring the world of law enforcement
Compiled by Amrit Pal Sidhu
Chandigarh, November 23:
To develop citizenship, discipline, and character in students, a day trip to Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy was arranged under the Student Police Cadet Scheme, a joint effort of Punjab Police and Education Department.
A total of 450 children from eight districts of Punjab participated in the event along with their 16 nodal teachers and 16 Saanjh officials.
While unveiling the deeper elements of the SPC Program, Special DGP Gurpreet Kaur Deo of the Community Affairs Division emphasized its vital role serving as a bridge between police and youth, nurturing a culture where trust blossoms, awareness grows, and social responsibility takes root.
She described how the event unfolded first, DSP CAD Prabhjot Kaur welcomed everyone with an introduction to the SPC Scheme. Then came Ravcharan Singh, Consultant at PPA Phillaur, who took the students on a journey through the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy's rich history—a narrative that bridged their present to Punjab's storied past.
An interactive session was then conducted with SP Cyber Crime SAS Nagar Manoj Gorsi, DSP CAD Parminder Singh Brar, DSP CAD Prabhjot Kaur and Consultant, PPA Phillaur Ravcharan Singh.
During the session, nodal teachers highlighted various issues and requested issuance of guidelines regarding the uniform of the Cadets and their participation in Independence Day and Republic Day events.
Following the discussions, a comprehensive presentation on Cyber Awareness was delivered by SP Manoj Gorsi. He sensitised the students about safe online behaviour, digital hygiene, and the importance of protecting personal information on social media platforms.
The session also covered key topics such as cyberbullying, financial frauds, online gaming risks, and responsible use of mobile devices.
Through real-life examples and interactive questions, the children were encouraged to stay vigilant in the digital world and to promptly report any suspicious online activity. The presentation aimed to empower students with the knowledge and confidence required to navigate the internet safely and responsibly.
Thereafter a study tour of the Academy was organised for the students and teachers. The children were introduced to the unique architecture of the historic fort housing the Academy.
The students also visited the State Fingerprint Bureau of Punjab, located within the Academy, where they were briefed on various forensic and fingerprint-related procedures.