ABOUT THE SCHOOL VISION & MISSION
PROGRAMMES & COURSE OBJECTIVES
PAST & UPCOMING EVENTS
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School of Internal Security and Police Administration
(SISPA)
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Vision
The School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA) aims to become the Institution Par Excellence in the domain of Internal Security and Police Administration by establishing a synergy between theory & practice in this realm; providing research based policy inputs for the consideration of decision-makers; and contributing towards up skilling the human resources deployed for the security of the Nation.
Mission
The School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA) strives to undertake the following as its Mission:
- Impart Teaching in the domain of Internal Security and Police Administration by adopting effective pedagogy incorporating a rich blend of theory and practice
- Engage in pure and applied Research in the domain of Internal Security and Police Administration with a purpose to provide research based inputs to Policy Makers
- Design and conduct Training activities for up skilling the human resources deployed for the security of the Nation
- Provide Consultancy to organizations involved in strengthening the safety and security of the Nation
- Carry out Extension activities, whereby dissemination of knowledge in the domain of Internal Security and Police Administration is undertaken for public
- Contribute towards improving the Sensitivity of the Security Personnel
- Emerge as a hub of Influencers and Opinion Makers in the domain of Internal Security and Police Administration
About School of Internal Security and Police Administration
The School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA) offers various Academic and Research Programmes viz. Ph.D. in Police Administration; M.A. in Police Administration and Strategic Management; Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science & Management (PGDIPSM); Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety and Security (PGDISS); B.A. in Security Management (BASM); & Diploma in Police Science (DIPS). The SISPA was created in February 2020 with a view to expand the ambit of the then existing Department of Police Administration to cover various dimensions of internal security. The School has a rich pool of experienced faculty members, including those who have served with distinction in Gujarat Police. The School strives to provide students with a blend of theory and practice. The internships and field visits to major police and other security organizations are regular features of the School. In addition, seminars, special lectures and regular interaction with practitioners from all the domains of internal security are facilitated by the School. In addition, the School has Five dedicated Centres namely Centre for Border Management and Intelligence Studies (CBMIS); Center for Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism (CCICT); Centre for Corporate and Private Security Studies (CCPSS); Centre for Traffic Management and Road Safety (CTMRS); Centre for Women in Police and Security Services (CWPSS) and Centre of Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR)
Programmes & Course Objectives
The School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA) would be offering Ph.D. Seats from the Academic Year 2020-21 in the discipline of Police Administration. The programme is jointly offered by the School i.e. SISPA and the Institute of Research & Development (IR&D) of the University. The programme has become all the more relevant as practitioners in the domain of internal security and policing are looking towards the teaching and research institutions for suggesting improvements in the theory and practice of internal security and Police Administration. In the light of this and with the objective to develop teaching and research skills of the students, the School has taken the initiative of introducing Ph. D. in Police Administration. The admission to the Programme is through Entrance Examination conducted by the University and eligibility, duration and other conditions of the Programme are governed by UGC and University Regulations.
The M.A. in Police Administration and Strategic Management programme is being offered from the Academic Session 2020-21 by extending the ambit of the existing M.A. in Police Administration Programme, which is being offered at the University since 2014-15. Amongst the three Police Universities in the Country, Rashtriya Raksha University has taken the lead in offering this Programme in the emerging domain of Police Administration with strong inputs on Strategic Management. The specializations being offered to Masters’ students are also unique comprising of: Counter-Insurgency and Anti-Terrorism; Border and Coastal Security; & Economic Crimes and Investigation. The Programme is being offered by a rich pool of experienced faculty members, who strive to provide students with a blend of theory and practice. The expertise of retired Police Professionals is also being effectively harnessed by the School of Internal Security and Police Administration. In addition, field visits and regular interaction with practitioners from various domains of internal security and police administration are facilitated. The internship and dissertation are mandatory for the students so that they are exposed to practical aspects of the theoretical knowledge imparted in the classrooms. The programme aims to provide trained and professionally qualified resource pool with understanding on Strategic Management issues for their absorption in the Police Departments, Central Armed Police Forces, security agencies, autonomous/private bodies, research institutions and think tanks working in this emerging domain. The students successfully completing Masters’ Programme have the advantage of additional marks in the Police Recruitments of Gujarat as per Recruitment Rules.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science (PGDIPS) programme commenced from the academic year 2011-12. The programme is being offered in Gujarati Medium. The duration of the PGDIPS programme is one year spread across two Semesters. The admission to the programme is through merit basis. The students who have passed Graduation in any stream are eligible for the programme. The successful students will get additional marks (maximum 15 marks) in the recruitment of Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) and additional marks (maximum 5 marks) in the recruitment of Gujarat Police Constabulary and Jail Sepoy based upon their performance in the examinations at Rashtriya Raksha University. The main objective of the programme is to train human resources for catering to the needs of police, armed forces and private security.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety and Security (PGDISS) programme is commencing from the academic year 2020-21. The new Programme has been created by expanding the earlier Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Security (PGDIS), which was being offered to the students since 2015-16. The programme is being offered in English Medium. The duration of the PGDISS programme is one year spread across two Semesters. The admission to the programme is through merit basis. The students who have passed Graduation in any stream are eligible for the programme. The successful students will get additional marks (maximum 15 marks) in the recruitment of Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) and additional marks (maximum 5 marks) in the recruitment of Gujarat Police Constabulary and Jail Sepoy based upon their performance in the examinations at Rashtriya Raksha University. The main objective of the programme is to train human resources for catering to the needs of various aspects of private security and corporate security.
The Bachelor of Arts in Security Management (BASM) programme was initiated in the year 2013-14. It has been offered in English Medium. The students who have passed Higher Secondary i.e. 10+2 in any stream are eligible for the programme. The programme is truly multidisciplinary in its approach drawing from the disciplines/areas of Police Administration, Security Management, Law, Criminology, Forensic Science, Physical Education & Sports, Information Technology and including significant inputs from various aspects of Social Sciences namely Political Science, History, Geography, Psychology, Economics. The programme also focuses upon Research Methodology, Disaster Management, Personality Development, Linguistic skills. The Programme aims at preparing the youngsters for a career in the Police Departments, Central Armed Police Forces, security agencies, autonomous/private bodies, private security management, research institutions and think tanks.
The Diploma in Police Science (DIPS) programme is the flagship programme of the Rashtriya Raksha University, which commenced from the academic year 2010-11. The programme is being offered in both English as well as Gujarati Mediums. The duration of the DIPS programme is one year spread across two Semesters. The admission to the programme is through merit basis. The students who have passed Higher Secondary i.e. 10+2 in any stream are eligible for the programme. The successful students will get additional marks (maximum 5 marks) in the recruitment of Gujarat Police Constabulary and Jail Sepoy based upon their performance in the examinations at Rashtriya Raksha University. The main objective of the programme is to train human resources for catering to the needs of police, armed forces and private security.
Faculty
SISPA Office
Research Staff
Administrative Staff
![]() Mr. Mahesh Khushlani Administrative Officer |
![]() Ms. Drashti Vaghela Administartive Assistant |
![]() Mr. Chandrakant Maheriya Office Assistant |
Training Officers/Instructor
![]() Mr. Abhijit Sharma Academic & Training Officer |
![]() Mr. Bishnu Pada Nandi K-9 Dog Trainer/ Instructor |
Visiting & Eminent Speakers
Training Program
Program | Date |
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“Departmental Skill and Discipline (Police) Training” RTO Officers (ARTO/IMV/AIMV) Organise by Centre for Traffic Management and Road Safety, School of Internal Security and Police Management (SISPA), Rashtriya Raksha University(RRU), in Collaboration with Office of Commissioner of Transportation and Gujarat Road Safety Authority from November 2021 to March 2022. | November 2021 to March 2022 |
Centre for Corporate and Private Security Services (CCPSS) organized a 7 days “Training Programme for Nayara Energy ltd. Security Officers” from 18th to 26th October, 2021. | October 2021 |
Two Week Online Advanced Certificate Course on ‘Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism’ by Centre for Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism (CICT) | 15-29 September 2020 |
Faculty cum Professional Development Programme on Border Management and Intelligence by Centre for Border Management and Intelligence (CBMIS) | 05-08 October 2020 |
5 Days Training Program for Police Personnel on Intelligence, Tradecraft and its uses in containing Disruptive Activities | 18-22 January 2021 |
Online Certificate Course on Counter Insurgency & Counter-Terrorism by Centre for Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism (CICT) | 20 March to 17 April 2021 |
PAST & UPCOMING EVENTS
Sr. No. | Event/Training Programmes | Timing |
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1 | School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA) was organized the Certificate Course on Police Administration from 23rd May 29th May 2022 | May 2022 |
2 | School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA), RRU and TISS jointly organized the workshop on “Gender Responsive Policing: Issues & Challenges” from 02nd May to 06th May 2022. | May 2022 |
3 | 5-Days Online Certificate Course on “Industrial Security and Safety Management” for Serving – Retired Defense and Police (State & Central) Personnel organized by Centre for Corporate and Private Security Studies (CCPSS) from 9th to 15th March 2022. | March 2022 |
4 | Centre for Border Management and Intelligence Studies (CBMIS)” was Organized a Certificate course on “Police Intelligence and Tactical Operation” 22nd To 26th March 2022. | March 2022 |
5 | Centre for Corporate and Private Security Studies (CCPSS) organized 30 days Dog Training Programme “Pool of Dog Handlers” from 22nd February 2022 to 31st March 2022. | February-March 2022 |
6 | “Departmental Skill and Discipline (Police) Training” RTO Officers (ARTO/IMV/AIMV) Organized by Centre for Traffic Management and Road Safety, School of Internal Security and Police Management (SISPA), Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), in Collaboration with Office of Commissioner of Transportation and Gujarat Road Safety Authority from November 2021 to January 2022 First, Second and Third Batch. | November- May 2021/2022 |
7 | Centre for Corporate and Private Security Services (CCPSS) organized 7 days “Training Programme for Nayara Energy ltd. Security Officers” from 18th to 26th October, 2021. | October 2021 |
8 | Online “Certificate Course on Cyber and Information Security” was Organized by Centre for the Women in Police and Security Services, (CWPSS-SISPA, RRU), on 26th October to 29 October 2021 | October 2021 |
9 | “Online Certificate Course on Border Management” was organized by Centre for Border Management and Intelligence Studies School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA), RRU on 23 – 27 September, 2021. | September 2021 |
10 | One-day Webinar on Counter Terrorism was organised by Centre for Counter for Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism (CCICT), School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA), RRU on 17th August 2021. | August 2021 |
11 | Online Certificate Course on “Basics of Traffic Management and Road Safety” was organised by Centre for the Traffic Management and road Safety(CTMRS), School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA), RRU on 3rd August to 7th August 2021 | August 2021 |
12 | Online “Foundation Course on Police Administration” held from 12th July to 18th July 2021 organised by School of Internal Security and Police Administration (SISPA), RRU. | July 2021 |
13 | Centre for Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism (CCICT) organized Online Certification Course on “Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism” from 20th March to 17th April, 2021. | March 2021 |
14 | “Five Days Training Programme for Police Personnel on Intelligence Tradecraft and its uses in containing Disruptive Activities” was organized by the Centre for Border Management and Intelligence Studies (CBMIS) under the aegis of School of Internal security and Police Administration (SISPA) from 18th to 22nd January, 2021. | January 2021 |
Sr. No. | Type of Event | Event/Training Programmes | Time |
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1 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism | June 2022 |
2 | Certificate Course | 5-Days Online Certificate Course on “Industrial Security and Safety Management” | June 2022 |
3 | Training | “Departmental Skill and Discipline (Police) Training” for RTO Officers (ARTO/IMV/AIMV) Forth Batch. | July 2022 |
4 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Community Policing | July 2022 |
5 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Traffic Management and Road Safety | August 2022 |
6 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Counter Radicalization | September 2022 |
7 | Certificate Course | ITEC Certificate Course on Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism | September 2022 |
8 | Certificate Course/Training | Certificate Course on Police Intelligence and Tactical Operation (Basic and Advance) | October 2022 |
9 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Disaster Management | November 2022 |
10 | Training | Certificate Course on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Goods and Materials | To be Finalized |
11 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Gender Perspective Policing | To be Finalized |
12 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Police Operations and Security | To be Finalized |
13 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Surveillance and protection of Critical Infrastructural Facilities | To be Finalized |
14 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Public Culture and Sports Events Security | To be Finalized |
15 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Non-critical Practical aspects of Prison Administration | To be Finalized |
16 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Safety and Security at Public Places (Malls, Fairs, Markets) | To be Finalized |
17 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Police Station Management | To be Finalized |
18 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Caste and communal conflicts and role of police | To be Finalized |
19 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Public Protest dealing | To be Finalized |
20 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course on Collaboration with non-Governmental Organizations | To be Finalized |
21 | Training | Training of Corporate Security Officers from OPAL | To be Finalized |
22 | Training | Dog Handlers Training | To be Finalized |
23 | Training | Training of Internal Security Aspirants (IPSB) | To be Finalized |
24 | Training | Pool of Dog Handlers | To be Finalized |
Academic and Research Programmes
sr. No. | Programmes | Abbreviation | Duration |
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1 | Diploma in Police Science (Gujarati Medium) | DIPS (G) | 1 year |
2 | Diploma in Police Science (English Medium) | DIPS (E) | 1 year |
3 | Bachelor of Arts in Security Management | BASM | 4 years |
4 | Master of Arts in Police Administration and Strategic Management | MA-PA&SM | 2 years |
5 | PG Diploma in Industrial Safety and Security | PGDISS | 1 year |
6 | Post Graduate Diploma in Police Science & Management (Gujarati Medium) | PGDIPS&M | 1 year |
7 | PG Diploma in Disaster Management | PGDDM | 1 year |
8 | PG Diploma in Police Administration | PGDPA | 1 year |
9 | Ph. D. In Police Administration | NA | NA |
Value added and Certification Programmes
sr. No. | Programmes |
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1 | Certificate Course on Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism |
2 | Certificate Course on Industrial Security and Safety Management |
3 | Certificate Course on Community Policing |
4 | Certificate Course on Traffic Management and Road Safety |
5 | Certificate Course on Counter Radicalisation |
6 | Certificate Course on Police Intelligence and Tactical Operation |
7 | Certificate Course on Disaster Management |
8 | Certificate Course on Gender Perspective Policing |
9 | Certificate Course on Police Operations and Security |
10 | Certificate Course on Surveillance and protection of Critical Infrastructural Facilities |
11 | Certificate Course on Public Culture and Sports Events Security |
12 | Certificate Course on Non-critical Practical aspects of Prison Administration |
13 | Certificate Course on Police Administration |
14 | Certificate Course on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Goods and Materials |
Dissertations undertaken at the School
M. Phil. in Police Administration
Sr. No. | Student’s Name | Research Topic | Supervisor |
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Batch 2017-2018 | |||
1. | Kaushal Kumar Malik | Effectiveness of Section 107 of Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) for Securing Peace and Good Behaviour: A Study of Sabarmati Police Station, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
2. | Rathore Bhawanisinh | Structural and Functional Arrangements in Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS): A Comparative Study of Gujarat and Rajasthan | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
Batch 2018-2019 | |||
1. | Vishwa Vijay Rai | Traffic Drive Initiatives and It’s Impact on Adherence to Traffic Rules: A Study of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
M.A. in Police Administration and Strategic Management
Sr. No. | Student’s Name | Research Topic | Supervisor |
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Batch 2019-2021 | |||
1 | Ahir Devangi Khimjibhai | Study on Marin Police of Gujarat and Maharashtra state | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
2 | Jissa Biju John | Coastal Zone Management in Kerala | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
3 | Chauhan Yashvi Nitinbhai | International Terrorism: Financing and Its Implications on India’s Internal Security | Mr. Bhawanisinh Rathore |
4 | Suchismita Dash | Study of Security force in Counter Terrorism with Special Reference Jammu and Kashmir | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
5 | Harsh Pandya | Role of Police for Disaster Risk Management | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
6 | Bhagavati Vankar | Case Study of Akshardham Temple | Mr. Bhawanisinh Rathore |
7 | Chinnu P. Varghese | Community Policing in Kerala | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
Batch 2018-2020 | |||
1 | Sagar Kumar Jaisukhbhai Ghodasara | Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Police: Study of Best Practices Around the World | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
2 | Behlim Saddam Husain | Corruption in India and its Dimensions | Mr. Rathore Bhawanisinh |
3 | Parul Ravjibhai Vavecha | Child Sexual Abuses and Preventive Laws in India with Special reference to Gujarat | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
4 | Adigoppula Prashant | Police Training in India | Mr. Rathore Bhawanisinh |
5 | Thakar Dipavli Hiteshkumar | Role of Private Security in Industrial Sector in India with Special reference to Gujarat State | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
6 | Patel Raj | A Study on Coastal Security | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
7 | Chauhan Harish | Crime Prevention through Police Patrolling | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
8 | Prerna Sharma | Role of NGO in Need of Child Care and Protection | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
9 | Chaudhari Darpan Kumar | A Study of Airport and Civil Aviation Security | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
10 | Mayur Dawande | A Study of Challenges faced by Canine and Canine handlers | Mr. Rathore Bhawanisinh |
11 | Dipika H. Parmar | A Study of Road Traffic Accidents in India with Special Reference to Gujarat | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
Batch 2017-2019 | |||
1. | Divyarajsinh Indrajitsinh Jadeja | A Study of Gujarat Coastal Security Interceptor Boats Under Bedi Marine Police Station at Jamnagar. | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
2. | Jay Prakash | A Study of Organization and Working of Select Private Security Agencies in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
3. | Priyankaben G. Parmar | A Study of Summon and Warrant Proceeding in Dahegam Police Station, Gandhinagar. | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
4. | Rathore Navratansingh | A Study of Indoor Faculty Profile of Gujarat Police Academy, Karai, Gandhinagar | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
Batch 2016-2018 | |||
1. | Apala Banerjee | Police Modernization and Reformation: A Special Study of BPR&D | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
2. | Dantani Santosh Manojkumar | Study of State Armed Police With Special Reference to Gujarat State Reserve Police Force. | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
3. | Fulwadiya Sangeeta Natwarlal | A Study of Traffic Management With Special Reference to Enforcement Component in Ahmedabad | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
4. | Poojadevi Rathor | Feedback Mechanism of Complainants in Mahila Police Station: A Study of Mahila Police Station (East) Shahibaug, Ahmedabad. | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
5. | Singh Hemangi Devendra | A Study of Community Policing in Gujarat with Special Reference to Suraksha Setu Society | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
6. | Vishwa Vijay Rai | A Study of Traffic Management and Road Safety With Special Reference to Role of Institute of Road Traffic Education, Faridabad. | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
Batch 2015-2017 | |||
1. | Asha L. Metia | Police Investigation: A Study of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Gujarat. | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
2. | Patel Jinkal Kirtibhai | A Study of Organization and Working of Ahmedabad Traffic Police | Dr. Akshat Mehta |
Batch 2014-2016 | |||
1. | Rathore Bhawanisinh | Police Training for Counter Terrorism: A Study of National Security Guard Training Centre, Manesar (Dist. Gurgaon), Haryana. | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
2. | Yagnik Patel | Role of Intelligence in Counter Terrorism: A Study of State Intelligence Bureau | Mr. Abhishek Awadh |
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Research Projects
- “Training Need Assessment (TNA) of Police Personnel for Effective FIR Writing, Investigation and Charge sheet in the State of Gujarat”.
- “A Study of Reproductive Choice of Women Police Personnel in Gujarat ” funded by National Commission of Women (NCW).
Contact us
Mr. Rathore Bhawani Sinh
Rashtriya Raksha University,
Lavad, Dahegam, Gandhinagar – 382305
Phone No. – 07968126800 – Ext. 701
Email – director.sispa@rru.ac.in, bhawanisinh.rathore@rru.ac.in
Contact us
Dr. Dolly Mishra
Rashtriya Raksha University,
Lavad, Dahegam, Gandhinagar – 382305
Phone No. – 079-68126800
Email – dolly.mishra@rru.ac.in
Research Scholars
Batch 2020-2021
Batch 2018-2019

Mr. Bhawanisinh Rathore
I/c Director and Assistant Professor (Police Administration), School of Internal Security and Police Administration
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Dr. Dolly Mishra
Assistant Director and Assistant Professor (Research), School of Internal Security and Police Administration
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