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Training of Police Officers for Empowering and Capacity Building on Anti Human trafficking
The particpants felt that the workshop will help them in future in preventing trafficking as
they are now conscious of their role as supporting officials. They were earlier not fully
aware of ramifications of trafficking. They mentioned that there are many source point in
their district so they have to be very careful in their job and they should mentain a good
communication chain in the vulnerable areas otherwise they would not be able to prevent
the organised crime.
Excerpts from the feedback of the participants:
Understanding on human trafficking:
“I was familiar with the problem of Human Trafficking before attending the
workshop but the workshop gave me deeper insight on the issue and also laws
under ITPA were hitherto unknown to me”.
“Victim should never be treated as an accused and during rescue victim and the
accused should always be brought in separate vehicles. This would have a
positive impact on the case”.
“My knowledge on the subject has become complete knowledge now. From the
workshop I also learnt about a lot of important duties to be performed pertaining
to the issue and for assistance who all people can I expect help from to combat
trafficking. I also learnt about the laws present to empower us for the same”.
What needs to be done
People need to be made aware of the menace
Some participants stated that couple of exemplarary conviction would go a long
way to dissuade traffickers from committing the heinous crime.
Participants were of the opinion that if NGOs and Administration can forge a
meaningful partnership in combating trafficking a lot can be achieved to stop the
menace.
What they can do as police personnel:
Participants stated that they would improve upon their behaviour with public and
also strengthen their liaison with NGOs and CWC.
Some participants commented that since their duty is time bound and that the time
may not be sufficient for effective vigilance they would mobilise local clubs and
welfare organisations for joining hands in maintaining vigilance in their own area.
“We have to have a friendly behaviour with the victim in such a manner that
he/she feels we are their friend and can be of help to them. It is possible that many
a time the victim may behave badly with us but we should not loose our cool in
such a situation”.
“In case of combating trafficking, as the ASI of the PS, I would promptly apprise
my senior of the case and lodge an FIR and start the case as soon as possible and
raid the source area with the help of NGO and send the survivor under the care of
NGO”.
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