Lucknow Police Equips Officers with Digital Investigation Skills
In a groundbreaking move, the Lucknow police commissionerate has formally trained its investigation officers in advanced social media and open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools. This initiative aims to strengthen criminal investigations and improve information gathering capabilities.
Workshop Details and Participants
The one-day workshop took place on Monday at the Reserve Police Lines. It was organized by the commissionerate's specialised training branch. The event followed directives from the Uttar Pradesh government and police headquarters.
Police commissioner Amarendra Kumar Sengar directed the programme. Joint police commissioners Aparna Kumar and Babloo Kumar supervised the training sessions.
More than 170 police personnel attended the workshop. The group included investigation officers, social media SWAT team members, 2023-batch sub-inspectors, and technically trained constables.
Training Leadership and Focus
Assistant commissioner of police Saumya Pandey oversaw the training. She handles women crime and cyber crime cases. Technical sessions were led by sub-inspector Arvind Kumar Verma. He serves as the in-charge of the UP ATS social media cell. His team provided hands-on guidance during the workshop.
Benefits for Public and Police Work
Officials highlighted several advantages from this training. They expect faster detection of criminals and quicker resolution of cases. Evidence-based prosecutions should become stronger as a result.
"Criminal activity leaves a digital trail," explained Kumar. "By training our investigation officers in OSINT and social media tools, we ensure crimes are detected quicker and evidence is gathered scientifically."
Joint police commissioner Babloo Kumar elaborated on public benefits. "For citizens, this means faster investigations, timely arrests and stronger cases in court," he said. "People will see improved response to cybercrime, fraud, missing persons cases and organised crime. Our police are now better equipped to trace suspects using technology rather than relying only on traditional methods."
This training marks a significant shift in how Lucknow police approach investigations. By embracing digital tools, they aim to enhance law enforcement effectiveness across various crime types.
