Bareilly Police to Learn Sign Language, Enhancing Communication with Deaf and Mute Citizens

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Special Workshop Organised for Sign Language Training

On the occasion of International Sign Language Day, a special workshop was organized at the Bareilly Police Lines. The objective was to train police personnel in Indian Sign Language, enabling them to establish effective communication with deaf, mute, and disabled citizens.

Supervised by Superintendent of Police (South) and Lines, Anshika Verma, this one-day training session emphasized enhancing the communication skills of the police force. Experts from the Bareilly branch of the All Uttar Pradesh Deaf Organization conducted the session, teaching fundamental principles of sign language to police officers and staff.

Through practical training, participants learned how to understand the communication of deaf and mute individuals and convey their own messages effectively. This initiative is expected to be particularly beneficial for deaf and mute citizens who visit police stations seeking assistance or information.

Facilitating Communication with Persons with Disabilities

District Disabled Empowerment Officer, Chaman Singh, addressed the police personnel present, elaborating on various technical aspects to facilitate communication with persons with disabilities. He highlighted the importance of understanding different communication methods, specific needs of these communities, and being sensitive towards them.

Singh explained how police personnel can improve their communication style to better assist these citizens, thereby bringing greater transparency and ease to administrative processes. The participation of police personnel was active, with all attendees showing keen interest in learning sign language.

Active Participation and Long-Term Goal

The workshop saw the participation of Assistant Superintendent of Police and Circle Officer Lines, Shivam Ashutosh Singh, officials from the Bareilly Development Authority (BDA), and police officers and staff from various police stations and branches across the district. All participants actively engaged in the training sessions.

Reserve Inspector Harmeet Singh managed the program's operations and arrangements. The long-term goal of this training is to provide prompt, sensitive, and effective assistance to deaf and mute citizens visiting police stations, which is considered a significant step towards empowering persons with disabilities.