On the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the Islamabad Police launched a special Friends of Police program to raise awareness among citizens about traffic laws and road safety, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to details, the 36th batch comprising 25 students from the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Science and Technology (SZABIST) completed their program.

On the occasion, students from Iqra University were also present, who will next participate in the program under the Friends of Police initiative.

In this regard, a ceremony was held at the Police Lines Headquarters Islamabad which was attended by IGP Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi as a chief guest.

SSP Traffic Sarfraz Virk, university students, and members of the Islamabad Police education team were also present.

On the occasion, the IG Islamabad hailed the Friends of Police volunteers and highlighted the significance of their training.

IGP Rizvi said, “Changing public perception of the police was extremely difficult. We are presenting our processes and services to the public so that people understand what the police are”.

Rizvi said, “I do not believe in lofty claims but in working practically 24/7. He further said that from constable to IG, everyone works as a team. Those who serve the public are chosen by God”.

He said the police department was the first to respond in difficult times. He claimed that ICT was aligning the police with the demands of the modern era.

The Islamabad Police are the guardians of the blood of 63 martyrs. Regardless of the color of the uniform, our commitment remains the same.

Rizvi said Islamabad police was starting a two-week internship program, which includes one week of general and one week of specialized training. The roles of volunteers in police and Friends of Police programs are the same, with public information being crucial in crime prevention.

At the end of the ceremony, he said that the Islamabad Police will continue to organize such programs in the future.