Kathmandu: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki has said that high-quality training is essential to strengthening public trust in the Nepal Police.
Speaking at the 70th anniversary ceremony of the National Police Training Academy on Thursday, Karki said the credibility of the police organization is directly linked to the standard of training it provides. He described training as a foundational component in shaping the professionalism, discipline and institutional integrity of the force.
Karki emphasized that both trainers and trainees must be selected through rigorous standards. “Police personnel who have been subjected to disciplinary action do not have the standing to appear before trainees in any instructional role,” he said.
According to him, officers who have faced disciplinary measures cannot be expected to deliver exemplary training, making integrity and conduct critical criteria in the selection of instructors.
Training Must Adapt to Evolving Security Challenges
The police chief noted that the academy has played a significant role in producing skilled manpower for the organization. He stressed that training programs must evolve in response to rapidly changing security challenges. “Crime is no longer confined within geographical boundaries,” Karki said, adding that technological advancement has transformed both the scope and nature of criminal activities.
He identified cybercrime, financial crimes, money laundering, human organ trafficking, border-related offenses and transnational crimes as emerging security threats. Karki said specialized manpower and focused training are now indispensable for investigating such complex crimes effectively. He underscored the need to strengthen investigative capacity through technology-oriented training and expert development.
Academy Marks 70 Years of Institutional Development
Recalling the institution’s history, Karki said police training in Nepal began in 2011 B.S. at Shree Mahal in Lalitpur. The training center was later established in Maharajgunj as the Central Police Training Center and has since developed into the National Police Training Academy, which marked its 70th anniversary on Thursday.
On the occasion, former Police Inspector Thag Prasad Chaudhary was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his long service to the police organization. Senior police officials and other stakeholders attended the ceremony.
