Bureau of Police Research and Development

About Bureau of Police Research and Development

• It was set up in 1970 under the Ministry of Home Affairs by replacing the Police Research and Advisory Council.
• Objectives
  • To identify the needs and problems of the police in the country.
  • To undertake research projects and studies, and suggest modalities to overcome problems and challenges and meet the needs and requirements of the police.
  • It was also mandated to keep abreast of the latest developments in the fields of science and technology, both in India and abroad, with a view to promoting the use of appropriate technology in police work.
• It is also assisting the States in modernization of the State Police Forces and Correctional Administration.
• The Bureau was established with the following two divisions initially; Research, Statistics & Publication and Development
• On the recommendations of the Gore-Committee the bureau created a Training Division in 1973.
• More recently, the BPR&D has also been entrusted with the responsibility of anchoring and coordinating the work of the National Police Mission .

Q1) What is the Gore Committee ?

The Gore Committee on Police Training was appointed by the Indian Government in 1971 and has identified shortcomings and needs of the law enforcement training programs of State police forces. 

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