Vimukti Sponsored children visited Police
station on 5th June Sunday, 2022, to understand the its functioning of
the Police station as part of our Programme of Inquiry. Police
Sub-Inspector spoke to the children about how a police station operates.
Students visited the control room, jail, FIR room and were informed
about arms and ammunition like gun, pistol etc. They learned how to call
no. 911 in an emergency situation, ways to protect themselves and to
avoid dangerous situations. Children were told what happens when a
person is arrested, how police personnel works and how it helps officers
do their job. Initially the children were very serious when they entered
the police station, but when they interacted with sub- inspector Mr.
Veerana Gowda, they found that the policeman’s are friendly and
approachable.
The children even asked questions to Sub-Inspector Mr. Veerana Gowda
like how you catch a thief, why you were khaki uniform, how the control
room and wireless works very effectively, etc. and Sub-Inspector was
very happy to answer them. The Police officers also explained the
children the various responsibilities to provide safety for communities
and to protect the safety of individuals. A policeman upholds the law,
helps to protect personal property, and maintains order. They also help
children who are lost to find their parents, and to know the various
rights which are constituted by the Indian government. The job of the
policeman can be dangerous, as they are faced with unpredictable
situations daily. The policeman puts his / her, own safety at risk every
day in order to protect us. They may work in police stations and are a
visible, peace-keeping presence in our communities. The children had
also privilege to know about the arms and ammunition like gun, pistol
etc.
They learned about the duties of a police officer, including those when
he is on patrol and when he is at the station. Field trips are also an
effective way to reinforce book learning and help children remember
important information. The Vimukti staff who accompanied these children
thanked the police department for spending their precious time with the
children and giving the important information about their life, duty and
the responsibility. On the whole it was a fruitful a day-out to Vimukti
club children. 98 children benefited from this program.