By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police launched a special Friends of Police program to raise awareness among citizens about traffic laws and road safety.
So the 36th batch comprising 25 students from the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Science and Technology (SZABIST) has completed their program. On this occasion, students from Iqra University were also present, who will now participate in the program under the Friends of Police initiative.
In this regard, a dignified ceremony was held at the Police Lines Headquarters Islamabad. The ceremony was attended by IGP Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi as a chief guest. While, SSP Traffic Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, university students, and members of the Islamabad Police education team were also present.
On the occasion, the IG Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi welcomed the Friends of Police volunteers, highlighted the significance of completing their training and the arrival of a new batch.
For me, the most important thing was visiting schools and colleges to shape students’ minds for a better society. Changing public perception of the police is extremely difficult. We are presenting our processes and services to the public so that people understand what the police are, said IG.
I do not believe in lofty claims but in working practically 24/7. He further said that from constable to IG, everyone works as a team. Those who serve the public are chosen by God. The police department is the first to respond in difficult times. We are aligning the police with the demands of the modern era.
The Islamabad Police are the guardians of the blood of 63 martyrs. Regardless of the color of the uniform, our commitment remains the same. We have established a relationship with you that is everlasting. The police culture comprises positive elements that need to eliminate negative ones, he added.
He further mentioned that we are starting a two-week internship program, which includes one week of general and one week of specialized training.
The roles of volunteers in police and Friends of Police programs are the same, with public information being crucial in crime prevention.
Come, be a part of us, and serve the public together. At the end of the ceremony, he said that the Islamabad Police will continue to organize such programs in the future.
