Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's vision, Punjab police’s Youth Engagement and Internship Program continues without interruption.
Friends of Police and Volunteers in Police programs are gaining popularity among the youth, as being tge unique opportunity to direct communication with the police.
Over 20,000 students were given awareness and training about police working in Friends of Police and Volunteers in Police programs until now.
Under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's public-friendly police vision, Punjab Police's Youth Engagement and Internship Program continues uninterrupted in all districts of the province. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the Friends of Police and Volunteers in Police programs are gaining popularity among the youth for unique opportunity to direct communication with the police. IG Punjab mentioned that thousands of students have participated in both programs across Lahore and the 36 districts of the province. Among those who have completed the internship, there are 13,000 male students and over 7,000 female students. Punjab Police spokesperson said that students from 88 universities, 143 colleges, and 43 schools have participated in these community policing programs. Nearly, over 20,000 students have been briefed and trained about police work through the Friends of Police and Volunteers in Police programs.
Punjab Police spokesperson said that students were given tours of Safe Cities, Khidmat Markaz, Protection Centers, police stations, and other police offices etc. Students were briefed about safety skills, self-defense, and emergency response. Senior police officers delivered awareness lectures to students on advancing in practical life. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the Friends of Police and Volunteers in Police programs are strengthening the ties between the police and the public, and their scope is being further expanded.
(Handout No. 673)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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