Methodology

Keeping in mind the need of the changing times and to infuse greater professionalism in the police Organisation, the training institutions in Tamil Nadu have introduced new and innovative elements and dimensions in the methodology of the training:

Change in Management of Training

The training function in the Police Training College is now focused on the following aspects and objectives:

	To bridge the gap between the training and ground needs
	To employ various teaching techniques, detailed below other than the traditional lecture method which is essentially trainer - centric.
	Role-plays Field visits Demonstrations Group assignments Case study Individual assignments Presentations Individual Practice Sessions Group discussions Training Films Syndicate work
	The trainers have been now given adequate exposure on:
	Public speaking Resource mobilization Problem solving Course designing Simulation of incidents Various training methodologies Use of various audio-visual aids. Use of multi-media power point presentation through LCD Projectors
	Use of computers in police training.

Identification of Quality Resource Persons

In order to utilize the expertise and knowledge available outside the training establishment the Police Trianing Colllege has embarked on a process of identification of quality resource persons all over the State.

So far 150 resource persons have been identified in Chennai and 1200 in the districts. The resource persons are from varied areas and institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology, Anna University, Software Companies, Madras University, IMAGE, other Higher Institutions, High Court Lawyers, Doctors, Psychiatrists, Sociologists, Psychologists, social Organisations, NGOs, etc.,

Introduction of new inputs into the training curriculum

New inputs like gender sensitization, computer education, community policing, civil aviation security, disaster management, human rights, driving skills and number of other relevant inputs have been introduced in the curriculum.

Constant review and up-gradation of Course Material

The Police Training College has already prepared qualitative course material on the following subjects in the last 9 months. This is a constant and expanding exercise

	Guide to Investigation (English)
	Guide to Investigation of Crimes Against Women (English & Tamil)
	Gender Sensitization (Tamil for Women Constabulary)
	Women Help Line (Tamil and English)
	Gender Sensitization (English for Sr. Officers) prepared by the Director and ADGP, Vigilance and Anti corruption
	Guide to Investigation of offences under ITP Act (English)
	Course material on other subjects are on the pipe line.

Continuous Monitoring and evaluation of training

At present lot of emphasis is being given to continuous monitoring and evaluation of training on day to day basis and also on fixed regular intervals by getting feed backs from the trainees and the trainers, records of training, performance and progress reports and direct on the spot evaluation by officers.In view of the large numbers of trainees in recent times a computer based training evaluation software is planned to be developed.

Computerisation

The Police Training College and the other training institutions have already undertaken a process of computerization at all levels. These include

	procurement of latest computer systems.
	establishing local area networks.
	establishing internet connectivity and using the world wide web as a knowledge resource.
	computerization of library.
	starting computer related courses viz. cyber crime and computer operations.
	imparting computer training to all its staff.
	starting a computerized audio visual unit for developing audio visual teaching aids.