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Rajasthan Police starts ‘Positive Behaviour in Policing’ training to change how stations treat people

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Update: TrendDesh reported the DGP's review on body cameras and Zero FIR on 15 October. This is a separate training programme that began the same day.

Rajasthan Police began a three-day ‘Positive Behaviour in Policing’ training at IIHMR University in Jaipur on 15 October 2026. Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma opened it by lighting a lamp. 35 police personnel are taking part, and the course runs until 17 October, according to the state’s DIPR.

Rajasthan Police: Lamp-lighting at the launch of the police training at IIHMR University, Jaipur
Lamp-lighting at the launch of the police training at IIHMR University, Jaipur Photo: DIPR Rajasthan (official handout, free to use with credit).

What the Positive Behaviour in Policing course teaches

The aim is to change the public’s view of police as harsh, and to build sensitivity, dialogue and trust, the release said. Officers are being trained in stages to work transparently and deal with people better. The sessions use case studies, role play, group discussion and self-reflection. The second day covers ‘policing under pressure’: handling stress, staying calm in emotional situations, setting priorities, and dealing with angry complainants. The third day, titled ‘from learning to positive policing’, turns the lessons into practice. It covers positive behaviour, effective communication, active listening and building trust with citizens, and ends with each participant and unit preparing an action plan. Participants will be asked to commit to changing their own behaviour. IANS, via Lokmat Times, and Dainik Bhaskar also reported the programme.

Key Facts

  • Course: ‘Positive Behaviour in Policing’
  • Venue: IIHMR University, Jaipur
  • Dates: 15-17 Oct 2026
  • Participants: 35 police personnel
  • Opened by: DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma

DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma's message to Rajasthan Police stations

Sharma told the officers to put themselves in the place of a person who comes to a police station with a complaint, and to treat that person the way they would want to be treated. He said sensitivity does not mean being soft. It means trying to get the victim relief through the legal process. Strictness towards criminals and sensitivity towards the public should be the core of policing, he said. He added that Rajasthan Police’s sensitive conduct and firm action against criminals are being discussed by police officers across the country, and that keeping this image is everyone’s responsibility.

Participants at the training programme in Jaipur
Participants at the training programme in Jaipur Photo: DIPR Rajasthan (official handout, free to use with credit).

Why the training matters now

The DGP said police work long hours, make quick decisions and face changing challenges, so clear communication, empathy and commitment to the law are essential. He noted that in an age of transparency, police conduct is watched by everyone. Former DGP Dr M K Devarajan called the course a platform for self-reflection and spoke about earlier police reform efforts. Apoorv Kumar, chairman of the Udai Pareek HRD Research Foundation, gave the welcome address, and university president Dr P R Sodani gave the vote of thanks. Sharma asked the participants to share their own experiences and success stories during the sessions. The release did not say when or how many more batches will be trained. The training is being run by the police and IIHMR University together, and the official release sets out its full three-day schedule.

Why It Matters: How officers behave at the station desk decides whether people trust the police enough to report crimes, especially women and victims.

Also on TrendDesh: Rajasthan DGP orders body cameras at checkpoints and Zero FIR in cyber crime cases · Rajasthan police action: SHO suspended, six on APO as CM Bhajanlal Sharma orders zero tolerance

Source: DIPR Rajasthan (Police) · Lokmat Times (IANS) · Dainik Bhaskar · Janta Se Rishta

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