The fair side of NPS: Women officers of the Nagaland Police Service present a medley of classic tunes at the NPSA general conference on Friday, November 18 at the Rhododendron hall, NAPTC, Chumukedima. (Morung Photo)
DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): Coinciding with the annual conclave of the state police force, Nagaland Police Service Association (NPSA) held its general conference on Friday, November 18. The cream of Nagaland Police, led by the Director General of Police, K. Kire, IPS, and the Director General of Prisons, Civil, defence & Home Guards O. Alem, IPS, attended the meet today, which was hosted at the quaint Rhododendron Hall, NAPTC, Chumukedima. The heads of the state police force were in attendance as the chief guest and guest of honour.
DGP Kire, whose tenure as the state police chief is nearing completion, in his address, regarded the meeting as very special to him in person. “It is a very important meeting for me personally as... it will be my last opportunity to address so any NPS officers, especially the mid-level officers, before my retirement due at the end of the year,” said a visibly nostalgic Kire. According to the Nagaland Police website, Kire is set to bid adieu to more than 36 years of service as a law enforcement officer on December 31, 2011.
While terming the NPS has always been a premiere service of the state, he stated that its cadre still continues to fulfill the aspirations of the department as well as the government with efficiency. Further stating that the police are the ‘cutting edge of the administration’ and under it, he added, “There is no better manifestation of the role played by the NPS officers in the success or failure of the state administration.” The successful enforcement of law and order is itself testimony to the role played by NPS officers, he said; while adding, “The NPS is an integral entity of the state machinery.”
For him, Kire said that the NPS forms the genesis of his career and still owes his position today to the platform provided by the premiere police service of the state. The DGP had first joined the police service as an NPS cadre before being inducted as an IPS officer.
Commenting on the progress made by the Nagaland Police since the time he joined the force, he said: “As I look back, the progress and growth of the police department as it stands today is beyond my imagination” and that it continues to grow and evolve with the changing times. Thus, “We must keep ourselves updated with the changes taking place around us in our own individual and organizational capacities.”
At the same, he said that it is important to set “our home (department) straight” and that the officers must reaffirm their authority by setting high standards and displaying leadership qualities. The NPSA as an association must also strive to imbibe these qualities its officers and also strive to preserve the prestige that comes with the service, he said. Further, the work of the NPSA as an association for the welfare of NPS officers has not gone in vain, he said. The DGP informed of good news for serving NPS officers that is the government has approved to allot two additional posts each in the rank of IGP and DIG to the state cadre.
The DGP also took the opportunity of congratulating the various NAP and DEF units of the state. Without undermining any of the other NAP units, Kire made particular mention of the 9th NAP (IR). It was through this unit that Nagaland Police won much acclaim throughout the country as an unswerving efficient law enforcement-crime fighting agency, he said. He also expressed pride in the fact that the other NAP and IR units, who have served outside have performed no less, and importantly, the gaining of the people’s trust on the Nagaland Police.
DG, Prisons, Civil, defence & Home Guards, O. Alem in his address stated that the NPS cadres should focus on futuristic outlook and lead “the force to glory and greater height.” Terming the state police service as truly attractive, he said that the glamour of it should be enchanting enough to the citizens, particularly the youth. “... Each one of you should cater quality service to the citizens reflecting ‘officer-like’ qualities and interpret Rule of law and instructions into action. Also be reminded that police under you represent the ‘vigour and health-force’ of the state.”
The association also congratulated Liremo Lotha, Commandant of the 9th NAP (IR) and Bendang Lemtur, Superintendent of Police, who have been inducted into the Indian Police Service.
DGP Kire, whose tenure as the state police chief is nearing completion, in his address, regarded the meeting as very special to him in person. “It is a very important meeting for me personally as... it will be my last opportunity to address so any NPS officers, especially the mid-level officers, before my retirement due at the end of the year,” said a visibly nostalgic Kire. According to the Nagaland Police website, Kire is set to bid adieu to more than 36 years of service as a law enforcement officer on December 31, 2011.
While terming the NPS has always been a premiere service of the state, he stated that its cadre still continues to fulfill the aspirations of the department as well as the government with efficiency. Further stating that the police are the ‘cutting edge of the administration’ and under it, he added, “There is no better manifestation of the role played by the NPS officers in the success or failure of the state administration.” The successful enforcement of law and order is itself testimony to the role played by NPS officers, he said; while adding, “The NPS is an integral entity of the state machinery.”
For him, Kire said that the NPS forms the genesis of his career and still owes his position today to the platform provided by the premiere police service of the state. The DGP had first joined the police service as an NPS cadre before being inducted as an IPS officer.
Commenting on the progress made by the Nagaland Police since the time he joined the force, he said: “As I look back, the progress and growth of the police department as it stands today is beyond my imagination” and that it continues to grow and evolve with the changing times. Thus, “We must keep ourselves updated with the changes taking place around us in our own individual and organizational capacities.”
At the same, he said that it is important to set “our home (department) straight” and that the officers must reaffirm their authority by setting high standards and displaying leadership qualities. The NPSA as an association must also strive to imbibe these qualities its officers and also strive to preserve the prestige that comes with the service, he said. Further, the work of the NPSA as an association for the welfare of NPS officers has not gone in vain, he said. The DGP informed of good news for serving NPS officers that is the government has approved to allot two additional posts each in the rank of IGP and DIG to the state cadre.
The DGP also took the opportunity of congratulating the various NAP and DEF units of the state. Without undermining any of the other NAP units, Kire made particular mention of the 9th NAP (IR). It was through this unit that Nagaland Police won much acclaim throughout the country as an unswerving efficient law enforcement-crime fighting agency, he said. He also expressed pride in the fact that the other NAP and IR units, who have served outside have performed no less, and importantly, the gaining of the people’s trust on the Nagaland Police.
DG, Prisons, Civil, defence & Home Guards, O. Alem in his address stated that the NPS cadres should focus on futuristic outlook and lead “the force to glory and greater height.” Terming the state police service as truly attractive, he said that the glamour of it should be enchanting enough to the citizens, particularly the youth. “... Each one of you should cater quality service to the citizens reflecting ‘officer-like’ qualities and interpret Rule of law and instructions into action. Also be reminded that police under you represent the ‘vigour and health-force’ of the state.”
The association also congratulated Liremo Lotha, Commandant of the 9th NAP (IR) and Bendang Lemtur, Superintendent of Police, who have been inducted into the Indian Police Service.
