Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice

Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice (SPU) is a state university[1] located at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice
MottoKnowledge is Power
TypePublic
Established2012 (2012)
ChancellorKalraj Mishra
Vice-ChancellorN.Y.K. Reddy (addl. charge)
Location
Jodhpur
,
Rajasthan
,
India
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.policeuniversity.ac.in

History

The Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice was established in 2012 by the Government of Rajasthan through Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur Act, 2012,[2] named after Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister of India.

In 2015, the Sardar Patel University of Police introduced the LL.M./M.A. in criminal law,[3] and co-organized the first counter-terrorism conference in the country.[4] In 2016, it opened a new class to study national, international and transnational criminal law.[5]

In May 2019, the university signed a memorandum of understanding with the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) to create a degree specialised in security management. The university is planning on offering an international-oriented program to fill the demand coming from Europe and the Middle East. The first program to be laid out should be a BA in security management.[6][7]

Academics

The Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice focuses on teaching and research in the fields of police science, social sciences, criminal law, criminology, public safety, national security and related areas.[8]

Faculties
  • Faculty of Criminal Justice and Police Studies
  • Faculty of Social Science And Humanities
  • Faculty Of Public Safety and National Security
  • Faculty of Science, Technology & Forensics
  • Faculty of Management & Behavioural Science
  • Visiting Faculty

Governance

M. L. Kumawat was the first Vice Chancellor (VC) of the university.[9] Bhupendra Singh was appointed Pro Vice Chancellor in July 2016.[10] N.R.K. Reddy serves as VC, in additional charge.[11]

References
  1. "List of State Universities as on 29.06.2017" (PDF). University Grants Commission. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  2. "Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur Act, 2012" (PDF). Rajasthan Gazette. Government of Rajasthan. 14 October 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  3. LL.M. and M.A. in Criminal Law by Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur, Lawctopus.com, 19 avril 2015 (accessed 13 May 2019)
  4. 1st Counter-Terrorism Conference 2015 held in Jaipur, Jagranjosh.com, 21 March 2015 (accessed 13 May 2019)
  5. Sukriti Singh, Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice introduces LL.M /M.A in Criminal Laws, Livelaw.in, 7 May 2016 (accessed on 13 May 2019)
  6. CAPSI signs MoU with Sardar Patel University of Police, SPUP, Dailypioneer.com, 13 May 2019 (accessed 13 May 2019)
  7. Privaty security industry to introduce advance courses in security management, Uniindia.com, 10 May 2019 (accessed 13 May 2019)
  8. "About University". Jodhpur: Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
  9. "The Hindu's Sunny Sebastian appointed as first VC of newly formed university". The Hindu. 14 October 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
  10. "Rajasthan: OP Meena is new chief secy; 22 IAS, 51 IPS officers transferred". Hindustan Times. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  11. "Vice-Chancellor". Retrieved 27 November 2019.

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