**Bhopal Police Proposes Sending 20 Officers to South Korea for Emergency Quick Response Training**
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Police Headquarters (PHQ) has submitted a proposal to the state government to send 20 police officers to South Korea for specialized training aimed at enhancing their technical skills in emergency quick response, officials said on Thursday. The proposal was forwarded through the training branch and is estimated to cost approximately Rs 1.5 crore for the training of these 20 officers.
Once the training is completed, the officers will return to train their colleagues in the communications wing, thereby strengthening the overall emergency response capabilities of the police force.
### Objective of the Training
The primary goal of this training is to equip officers with the ability to provide swift and efficient security and medical assistance to residents with just a single call. Additionally, the program emphasizes the immediate apprehension of suspects based on real-time information received by the police.
The dates and duration of the training program will be finalized after obtaining government approval.
### Team Composition
According to the proposal, the team of 20 officers traveling to South Korea will be led by senior officials including Special Director General of Telecom Sanjeev Shami, ADG Intelligence A. Sai Manohar, ADG Provision Yogesh Chaudhary, and DIG Bhopal Rural Rajesh Singh Chandel.
Officers of ranks ranging from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Sub-Inspector (SI) are expected to be part of this team.
### Why South Korea?
South Korea is renowned globally for its rapid police response system. Police assistance there is readily accessible both online and via phone calls. The Korean National Police Agency (NPA) has recently developed an innovative system called ‘Visual 112’—an upgrade from the traditional ‘Vocal 112’ emergency service number.
‘Visual 112’ enables a caller’s cellphone to dispatch real-time on-site visuals and conditions directly to the emergency control room, even when communication by voice is not possible. This allows for more precise reporting and faster police deployment.
It is anticipated that Indian police officers will gain exposure to these advanced techniques during their visit, which could significantly enhance emergency response services back home.
### Statement from ADG Training
ADG Training Rajababu Singh stated, “A proposal for training in South Korea came from the telecom branch. It has been sent to the government for approval.”
Earlier, police teams have been sent to various European countries for similar training programs, but this marks the first time South Korea has been chosen as the destination for such an initiative.
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This collaboration is expected to bring cutting-edge emergency response technology and practices to Madhya Pradesh, enhancing the safety and security of its residents.
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