FBI trains Sindh Police in advanced investigation methods

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, conducted a five-day training programme for Sindh Police officers in Karachi.

The programme was organised at the Special Security Unit headquarters in collaboration with the US Consulate General Karachi.

A total of 27 police officers took part in the advanced training course. The participants came from the SSU, Central Police Office, Counter-Terrorism Department and Crime Investigation Agency.

The course focused on modern investigation methods and practical approaches to identifying possible threats. It also aimed to improve the officers’ ability to handle complex and changing security challenges.

Police officials said the FBI training provided participants with professional knowledge and practical skills that could support their work in different areas of law enforcement.

Training focused on modern investigation methods

The five-day programme covered several areas considered important in modern policing and investigations.

These included threat assessment, human behaviour, behavioural analysis, alternative interviewing techniques and strategic persuasion.

The training also focused on non-adversarial investigative interviews. This approach is designed to help investigators gather information through professional communication rather than relying on confrontational methods.

According to the police statement, the course gave officers “deep professional insights and practical skills” that could help them identify potential threats more effectively.

The programme also allowed officers from different departments and ranks to learn together. This created an opportunity to exchange experiences and understand how modern investigation methods can be used across different areas of policing.

Officials said such training is becoming increasingly important as law-enforcement agencies face new and changing security challenges.

The programme was designed to expose participating officers to international techniques and professional practices used in advanced investigations.

Sindh officials welcome FBI and US collaboration

Sindh Home Minister Zia ul Hasan Lanjar appreciated the training programme and described it as an important opportunity for the Sindh Police.

He said international cooperation could help Pakistani law-enforcement agencies learn from modern practices and improve their professional capabilities.

The home minister recalled that Pakistani police officers had previously travelled to the United States for specialised training programmes.

He also appreciated the US Consulate General Karachi for helping organise the FBI training programme locally.

Holding the course in Karachi allowed a group of Sindh Police officers to receive specialised instruction without travelling abroad.

Sindh IGP Javed Alam Odho also highlighted the importance of such programmes in the present security environment.

He said modern policing requires officers to continuously update their skills because security threats and investigative challenges are constantly changing.

According to the IGP, high-level training programmes can help reduce tactical gaps at different levels of the police force.

He said the benefits could extend from mid-career officers and commanders to senior police leadership.

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Officers learn from global policing experience

DIG Security Maqsood Ahmed said the programme brought together officers from different ranks and departments.

He said this allowed a diverse group of participants to benefit from international expertise and modern policing strategies.

The Assistant Legal Attaché at the US Consulate General Karachi also praised the facilities provided by the Special Security Unit.

He said the interactive sessions allowed participants to exchange ideas, experiences and professional knowledge during the training programme.

According to him, such exchanges can help officers respond more accurately to emerging challenges in their professional work.

He also stressed the importance of continuing capacity-building programmes between US and Pakistani law-enforcement agencies.

Such cooperation, officials said, can strengthen professional links and create more opportunities for specialised training in the future.

The programme reflected a continued focus on improving investigative techniques, professional communication, and officers' ability to assess potential threats.

Certificates awarded to successful participants

The five-day FBI training programme concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony for the participating police officers.

Sindh Home Minister Zia ul Hasan Lanjar and IGP Javed Alam Odho distributed certificates to the successful participants.

The ceremony marked the completion of the advanced course involving officers from several important Sindh Police departments.

The participants are now expected to use the knowledge and practical skills gained during the programme in their respective professional roles.

Officials believe such training can support efforts to modernise policing and improve investigative standards.

The programme also highlighted the role of international cooperation in helping law-enforcement agencies deal with evolving security and crime-related challenges.