Hyderabad: City Police Commissioner CV Anand has urged newly trained police constables to serve with dedication, honesty, and a strong commitment to protecting people’s lives. He reminded them to uphold the Constitution and perform their duties with integrity.
The Commissioner addressed the Stipendiary Cadet Trainee Police Constables (SCTPCs) during their passing-out parade, also called the Dikshant Parade, held at the City AR Parade Grounds in Petlaburj on Thursday. During the event, Rakshita Krishna Murthy, DCP CAR Headquarters, Hyderabad, administered the oath to 747 trainees who successfully completed their training.
As part of the ceremony, CV Anand received a salute from the parade and presented mementos to cadets who excelled in various areas, including indoor training, outdoor training, all-round performance, and firing skills. He congratulated all the cadets for achieving this important milestone in their careers.
In his address, the Commissioner described policing as a sacred profession, emphasizing its critical role in society. He stated, “A society cannot function without police working even for a single day. Police officers are constantly working for society, and they should have the support of their families.” He also advised the trainees to avoid bad habits and to cultivate patience and a strong work ethic, which he said are key to a successful career in law enforcement.
He further stressed the importance of maintaining physical fitness, using himself as an example by sharing that he has maintained a consistent weight of 75-76 kg throughout his 33 years of service. He encouraged the cadets to prioritize their health to perform their duties effectively.
Speaking about financial aspects, Anand pointed out that salaries, even at the IPS level, are modest and increase gradually with time. He warned against engaging in corruption and urged the cadets to bring a good reputation to the police department through honest service. Highlighting the importance of adapting to technological advancements like artificial intelligence, he encouraged continuous learning to stay relevant in the modern policing landscape. He also cautioned that any unwise action could harm the department’s reputation.
The 747 SCTPCs, hailing from various districts, underwent nine months of rigorous basic training at the City Police Training Centre in Petlaburj, as well as at learning centers in Begumpet and Goshamahal. Their training included indoor sessions on subjects such as local law, law and order, crime investigation, intelligence, internal security, personality development, and police administration.
Outdoor training focused on physical activities and practical skills, including yoga, meditation, squad drills, lathi handling, arms training, parade drills, traffic management, weapon tactics, firing exercises, field craft, and base camp activities. This well-rounded training aimed to prepare the cadets for the challenges they will face in their law enforcement careers.
