Training for Karnataka cops to help develop soft skills

Outbound training programmes typically use techniques used to train the defence forces,and elements from behavioural science,psychology and management to improve team spirit and hone leadership skills. It is widely used by corporates in Bangalore at locations around the city.

The state government has allocated Rs 40 lakh for mid-level officers in the police force to undergo outbound training over the next year,Karnatakas director general of police Ajai Kumar Singh said at the announcement of findings of study Police Work Culture a bottom up assessment.

The programme will help police officers in general to understand themselves better and will help contribute to the police force in particular,he said.

As part of the soft skills development project in the Karnataka Police lower rung policemen will undergo a three day programme on dealing effectively with people and building self-confidence,Singh said. The government has agreed to grant Rs 12 lakh for this component,he said.

Senior officers of the rank of DIG and above will be sponsored for management courses with fees in the range of Rs 60,000,the DGP said.

The study was conducted across 100 police stations in the state involving interviews of complainants and police staff.