The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy, a predominant entity in criminal investigation and law enforcement training, has become the 10th member of the Interpol Global Academy Network. This pivotal development not only amplifies the academy’s international influence, but also lays the groundwork for potent collaborative ventures and increased capacity building.
Understanding the Interpol Global Academy Network
Established by Interpol in 2019, the Interpol Global Academy Network was instigated with the vision of endorsing a unified approach to law enforcement training. The network’s central objective is to encourage academic cooperation among law enforcement training institutions globally. It does so by designing and implementing joint training agendas and research projects, disseminating best practices and resources, and promoting the exchange of professional skills and knowledge.
Another significant aim of the network is to elevate the standard of excellence and innovative practices in law enforcement training. To achieve this, they concentrate on setting high-quality standards, establishing accreditation systems, and formulating recognition mechanisms.
The Role and Importance of CBI Academy
Established in 1996, the CBI Academy serves as a training institution for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) – India’s leading investigative agency. Located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, the academy strives to elevate levels of professionalism, impartiality, integrity, and commitment towards national service.
The academy conducts an assortment of training programmes, encapsulating topics such as counter-terrorism, human rights, anti-corruption, financial and environmental crime, cybercrime, and forensic science. It frequently collaborates with foreign agencies and international organizations like the US Department of Homeland Security, French Embassy, and Interpol in joint training programmes and research initiatives.
To widen its training infrastructure and outreach, the CBI Academy has established three Regional Training Centres (RTCs) in Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai.
A Glimpse into Central Bureau of Investigation
A resolution from the Ministry of Home Affairs gave birth to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in 1963. It was later shifted to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, where it currently functions as an attached office.
The Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption had recommended its establishment. The CBI operates under the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 and is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body.
The CBI is entrusted with the responsibility of investigating cases related to governmental corruption, violation of central laws, bribery, multi-state organized crime, and cases that involve multiple agencies or international participants.
