Training Branch
One of the objectives of NCRB is to provide training in Information Technology and Fingerprint Science essential for capacity building of Police Forces in the Country. Training Branch of National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has been making every effort towards achieving this goal.
Each year this Branch conducts on an average 50 training programs for Indian Police Officers. Duration of these courses varies from 2 Days to 1 Week. Trainings on various topics such as “Cyber Crime & Digital Forensics”, “Information Technology in Law Enforcement”, “Data Analytics”, “Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems”, “CCTNS Technical/Project Management”, “Fake Indian Currency Notes”, “Training of Trainers on Fingerprint Science”, “Refreshers Course on Fingerprint Science”, “Basic Fingerprint Science”, “Coloured Portrait Building System”, “Training of Trainers on Crime in India”, “Training of Trainers on Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India”, “Training of Trainers on Prison Statistics India”, “Workshop on Automatic Fingerprint Identification System”, Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 etc. are conducted regularly as per a training calendar.
NCRB also imparts Training of Trainers (TOT) courses for the capacity building of resource persons for further training of the field officials. Officers of all ranks including Senior Police Officers from States/UTs as well as from Central Police Organizations/Central Armed Police Forces participate in the training programs organized by NCRB.
In-house faculty members are well trained and have a vast teaching experience. NCRB faculty members have been visiting various premier institutes of the Country like “SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad”, “Regional Police Computer Training Centres (RPCTCs)”, “CBI Academy”, “LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science” etc. to conduct workshops and deliver lectures. NCRB also invites eminent guest lecturers from organizations like CBI, NICFS, CERT-In, NTRO, ESRI, NeurIOT and other reputed public/private organizations, specialized in various spheres of IT, Cyber Crime, Digital Forensics, Fingerprint Science etc. to deliver lectures.
New Courses Introduced since 2018-19
Cyber Crime and Digital Forensics- Responder Track (Sub Inspector and above), Cyber Crime and Digital Forensics- Investigation Track (SI and above), Cyber Crime and Digital Forensics- Judicial Track (Judges/Magistrates/Prosecution Officers), Training of Trainers on Anti- Human Trafficking (Police Constable to SI/Data Entry Operator), Workshop on NAFIS (FP Experts from FPBx and CFPB) and CrPI Act 2022 etc.
New Topics Introduced since 2018-19
a. For IT courses
Various topics such as Latest trends in Credit Cards and On-line Frauds, Digital Evidences, Legal Framework against Cyber Crime, SOP for collecting Digital Evidence, Data Acquisition from Digital Evidences using Tools, CDR Analysis, IPDR Analysis, Internet Monitoring and Telephone Tapping etc. have been incorporated in the training module. Also, certain Specialized Topics viz, CCTV Footage Analysis , Nigerian Frauds, Case Studies of Successful Investigations, Criminal Information Extraction from Social Media Analysis, Mobile Apps developed by NCRB etc. have been introduced
b. For Fingerprint Courses
Trainings on topics such as International Comparison Methods of Identical Points, Crime Scene Management & Statistical Analysis, Digital Photography & IT Acts NAFIS/Live Scanner, Erroneous cases of FP Identification, Nano-Particles in Latent Detection, Importance of Communication have been included.
METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING
Training paradigm has shifted from pure Information Technology courses towards courses essential for better investigation and Policing. Training Branch conducts a T.N.A. (Training Need Analysis) before the commencement of every course. Experience Sharing & Doubt Clearing Sessions are held at regular intervals. More of training sessions on Specialized Topics by experienced faculty are organized. Emphasis is made on Hands-On-Sessions rather than only Theory Sessions.
HOSTEL FACILITY
NCRB has hostel facility where-in all trainees participate in the Training Programs may stay in the NCRB Hostel.
STATISTICS
The total number of courses conducted by NCRB and number of Officers trained up to 31/03/2023 are furnished below: -
NCRB |
Foreign Training |
RPCTC |
CCTNS |
TOTAL |
|||||
Courses |
Person |
Courses |
Person |
Courses |
Person |
Courses |
Person |
Course |
Person |
879 |
17734 |
77 |
1549 |
1506 |
36778 |
442 |
16443 |
2903 |
72473 |
The Branch conducts “Training of Trainers” courses for the efficient collection of data for the three Annual Publications of the Bureau viz. Crime in India, Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India and Prison Statistics India.
Regional Police Computer Training Centres (RPCTCs)
Four RPCTCs (one each in Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Lucknow and Kolkata) conduct similar courses for lower functionaries of Indian Police. These courses at RPCTCs are sponsored by NCRB in terms of honorarium and study materials to facilitate the capacity building at regional levels. Training Calendars have been redesigned by introducing courses on latest Technologies like Cyber Crimes etc. NCRB also assisted in designing block syllabus of the various courses to be conducted at RPCTCs.
No. of Courses Conducted |
Persons Trained |
1506 |
36778 |
Webinars Conducted from 01st April 2022 to 31st March 2023
In the difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic, e-learning has emerged as very effective option – both for the trainees as well as for the trainers. NCRB has been conducting Webinars for Police Officers. The topics of the Webinars are focused on variety of subjects which are very much contemporary and relevant for law enforcement agencies. The eminent and distinguished Speakers deliver the Webinar sessions. During the period NCRB has conducted a total of 16 Webinars.
Following Webinars were conducted from 01st April, 2022 to 31st March 2023
Webinar Details:-
S.No. |
Webinar Topic |
1 |
Cyber Terrorism and its Investigation |
2 |
Future Crime & Smart Policing |
3 |
Cyber Laws |
4 |
Future of Cloud and Network Security |
5 |
Digital Forensics and Investigation through Case Studies |
6 |
Cloud Security – Challenges, Threats and Vulnerabilities |
7 |
Cyber Laws & Social Media Challenges |
8 |
Drone & Anti Drone: Threat & Opportunities for Indian Police |
9 |
Our Safety Initiatives and Metaverse use case in Education |
10 |
Block Chain Technology & Crypto Currency: Investigation Techniques & Use Cases in Police |
11 |
Change Management |
12 |
Usage of Artificial Intelligence technologies in investigations |
13 |
New Drone Regulations and Implications for LEAs |
14 |
Predictive Policing for LEAs |
15 |
Financial Cyber Frauds & Challenges in Investigation |
16 |
Implication of ChatGPT for Effective Policing |