Puri Police Implement Behavioural Training for Rath Yatra Duty
Behavioural training for cops on Rath Yatra duty
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Ahead of the Rath Yatra, Puri police are launching a behavioural training program for officers to enhance their interaction with devotees. The training focuses on crowd psychology, stress management, and effective communication to ensure respectful and empathetic policing during the festival.
- 01The Puri police's initiative aims to improve the treatment of millions of devotees during the Rath Yatra.
- 02Training sessions include crowd control, emergency handling, and sensitivity towards vulnerable groups.
- 03Senior officers and mental health experts are leading the training to foster a people-friendly police image.
- 04Retired SP Gyanarajan Mohapatra emphasizes the importance of empathy in building trust with the public.
- 05More training sessions are planned to prepare officers for the anticipated influx of devotees.
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In preparation for the upcoming Rath Yatra, the Puri police have initiated a behavioural training program aimed at ensuring respectful and courteous interactions with the millions of devotees expected to attend. The program, which commenced recently, involves senior officers and mental health experts who will educate police personnel on various aspects, including crowd psychology, stress management, and effective communication. District Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh emphasized that the initiative is about creating a more humane and service-oriented police force, where officers are trained to be patient, tolerant, and empathetic. The training covers practical skills such as crowd control and assisting vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and differently-abled. Experts leading the sessions stress that positive conduct and compassion are crucial for fostering trust between the police and the public. Additional training sessions will continue in the lead-up to the festival, with police urging devotees to cooperate during crowd management to ensure a smooth experience for all.
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The training aims to enhance the experience of devotees during the Rath Yatra by promoting respectful and effective policing.
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