Odisha Police Train 700 Officers in Digital Investigation Techniques
Odisha Police: Around 700 police investigating officers from Odisha’s Eastern Range attended a digital investigation workshop on May 21, 2025, to enhance skills in e-investigation, evidence management, and case documentation. The initiative reflects Odisha Police’s commitment to modernising law enforcement through technology. Odisha’s Balasore (PTI) On May 21, 2025, around 700 police investigating officers (IOs) attended a workshop on the latest methods and knowledge in digital investigation, evidence management, and case documenting. The State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB) conducted a workshop for the IOs of the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Mayurbhanj on e-investigation, e-sakshya, and e-sign, according to Satyajit Naik, DIG Eastern Range. The DIG stated, “The training aimed to equip IOs with the latest skills and knowledge in digital investigation, evidence management, and case documentation.” The police department uses technology to improve the efficacy and efficiency of investigations, which ultimately ensures the delivery of justice. According to the DIG, this project demonstrates the Odisha Police’s dedication to implementing creative solutions and keeping up with the most recent advancements in law enforcement. He stated that this capacity-building operation is expected to have a good effect on crime investigation and public service delivery in the area, and that the Eastern Range Police stand to gain enormously from it.