Chandigarh, November 22:
With an aim to foster responsible citizenship, discipline, and character-building among school students, a one-day outdoor visit to the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur was organised under the Student Police Cadet (SPC) Scheme — a collaborative initiative of Punjab Police and the Department of Education, Punjab.
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 elaborating further details of SPC Program, Special DGP Community Affairs Division (CAD) Gurpreet Kaur Deo said that it serves as a bridge between the police and the youth, promoting a culture of trust, awareness, and social responsibility.
She said that the event commenced with an introduction to the SPC Scheme by DSP CAD Prabhjot Kaur, followed by a presentation by Consultant, PPA Phillaur Ravcharan Singh— who briefed the students on the history and significance of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy, reconnecting them with the heritage of Punjab.
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.
