Sub-inspectors get fresh training to run police stations as force gears up for SHO transition
Key aspects of the training include handling day-to-day management of a station as well as hearing complainants properly. However, the initial days may pose some challenges to those without much administrative experience. Inspectors will instead supervise multiple police stations under the revived circle system.
- ▪Key aspects of the training include handling day-to-day management of a station as well as hearing complainants properly.
- ▪However, the initial days may pose some challenges to those without much administrative experience.
- ▪Inspectors will instead supervise multiple police stations under the revived circle system.
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With the State set to roll out one of its major police administrative reforms in recent years on August 15, the force has commenced training sub-inspectors (SIs) who will take over as Station House Officers (SHOs) in a majority of police stations, replacing Inspectors who currently head them.A five-day training programme for prospective SHOs in Ernakulam Rural police district concluded on Friday (July 24, 2026), while the Kochi City police have completed the first round of training for officers identified to lead stations under the new system, sources said.The training programme covers police station management, crime investigation, time management, maintenance of law and order, and handling of special operations, including the State’s ongoing anti-drug campaign ‘Operation Toofan’,…
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