RAKSHARAMBH ’26 DAY 3: Session I "Honouring the Recipients of the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service"

As part of RAKSHARAMBH ’26, the Orientation-cum-Induction Programme for the Academic Batch 2026–2027, RRU Puducherry Campus conducted Day 3 of the programme with a series of informative and engaging sessions focused on policing, criminology and life safety. Session I, titled “The Criminologist’s Journey: From Education to Practice,” was conducted from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM on 15 September 2026. 

Session I, “Honouring the Recipients of the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service,” held from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM. The session featured Dr. S. Bascarene, Adjunct Faculty, RRU and Superintendent of Police (Retd.), Puducherry Police, and Mr. S. Anandhan Sakthivel, Sub-Inspector, SIGMA Security, Puducherry Police. During the session, Dr. Bascarene spoke about the importance of cyber security, network security, and common cyber threats, highlighting the growing significance of security awareness in the digital era. He also shared insights from his policing experience and emphasized the values of dedication, integrity, and commitment in public service. The session highlighted how these qualities contribute to distinguished service in policing and encouraged students to develop a strong sense of responsibility, discipline, and professional ethics in their future careers. 

    

Dr. Bascarene discussed various theories of crime, including Actor-Network Theory and Platform Society Theory, along with contemporary challenges such as algorithmic bias. He highlighted the professional journey of a criminologist, explaining the scope of the field and its practical applications. The session helped students understand how criminological theories and academic knowledge can be connected with professional practice and emerging challenges.

Drawing on his professional experience in policing, Dr. Bascarene also shared insights into cybersecurity, network security and common cyber threats. He emphasised the importance of dedication, integrity and commitment in public service, connecting practical policing experience with emerging security challenges and the ethical responsibilities of professionals.

The session provided students with a broader understanding of criminology as a field of study and profession, while highlighting the importance of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and ethical values in their future careers.