Bureau of Police Researchand Development (BPRD)

Context:

∙ The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has warned users of different scams perpetrated through messaging platform WhatsApp.

About Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD)

∙ It was formally established in 1970 under the Ministry of Home Affairs giving a new orientation to the existing Police Research and Advisory Council (1966) .

∙ Over the years,It has also been entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring the training needs and quality of training in the States and Central Police Organisations.

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.

∙ Initiatives: During the year 2008, the Government of India decided to create National Police Mission under the administrative control of BPR&D to transform the police forces in the country into effective instrument for maintenance of internal security.