Crimino-Vision Events

The students of Criminology and Economics were taken on a study tour to Goa for four days and three nights (22nd May 2022-25th May 2022), organised by Department of Criminology. The Educational places visited were Goa Reserve police unit, Panaji, Bomb detection and Disposal squad and Dog Squad. Students also visited INS Hansa, Naval Aviation Museum in Dabolium. The recreational places visited were Immaculate Conception Church, Nirmala institute of Education, Calangute and Baga Beach.

On Monday 23rd May 2022 the students visited the Goa Reserve Police Unit Panaji, where the students were introduced to the bomb detection and disposal squad as well as the dog squad. In Bomb Detection and Disposal squad, the students were informed about how security is provided to VIP clients such as the Prime Minister, Ministers among the others. The department mainly provides security during important events. They provide services such as Advanced Security Checking, Anti Explosive checking etc. They drew our attention by showing the students various equipment and their uses and also how to use a few of their equipment in case of detection of explosives. Some of the equipments that were observed were bomb radiation detectors, Hand held metal detector, Explosive detectors, Search light, Prodders, Door frame metal detectors, Under vehicle search mirrors, Wire and cable detector, Hook and line set, 20kg bullet proof jackets, Bomb disposal suits.

The students were then taken to the dog squad in the premises where they witnessed the dogs who were fully trained. There were 12 dogs in total. The dog squad performs three major tasks- tracking of humans, detection of narcotics and detection of explosives. They also perform parades on days of National Importance such as Republic Day, Independence Day etc. There are three breeds of dogs that are often recruited for performing these tasks- Labrador, German Shepherd and Doberman. The students witnessed the talent of the dogs and their handlers in the form of a dog parade followed by a demonstration of detection of narcotics and tracking. After this we had an interactive session with the deputy superintendent of police of the Goa reserve police where he shared his valuable thoughts and provided us with description of his experience as a Police Officer.

On Tuesday 24th May 2022 students visited INS HANSA. INS HANSA is the Indian naval air station located in Dabolium, Goa. The motto of their team is aggressive, disciplined and innovative. At first the students were briefed about INAS 327 Harrier Aircraft by Maintenance Officer Narendra. It is a search and rescue helicopter that has a capacity of accommodating 20 members. It also has radar and cameras that provide clear images even after zooming in. We were then addressed by supervisor Ajay Soni Varma who briefed us about Dornier Aircraft used for coastal surveillance, maritime patrol, transport and rescue mission. Its radar could cover 220 miles on sea and detect people in this area, which is why it is often referred to as a “eyes and ears of the Indian Navy”. The officers were very informative regarding the aircrafts and their functions. There were a number of American aircrafts and fighter flights that were undergoing trials and the students were fortunate enough to see them take off several times. Students were then taken to the Air Traffic Control complex and also given a bird’s eye view of the runways and areas from the terrace. The functions of the ATC were explained.

Later they were taken to the museum. The museum of Naval Aviation in Goa is located near Bogmala. The outdoor gallery has an impressive display of 13 aircrafts, both planes and helicopters as well as a display of aircraft engines and parts. The thirteen crafts on display are Short Sealand Mk 2 (IN 106), Fairey Firefly TT Mk1 (IN 112) , HAL HT-2 (BX 748) , de Havilland Vampire T-55 (IN 149) , Hawker Sea Hawk FGA Mk 100 (IN 234) , Breguet Alizé (IN 202) , de Havilland Dove (IN 124) , HAL Chetak (IN 475) , Hughes Hu-300 (IN 083), Westland Sea King Mk 42 (IN 505) , Lockheed L1049G Super Constellation (IN 315) , Kamov Ka-25 (IN 573) , Sea Harrier FRS.51 (IN 621). The interior galleries of the museum are accessed through a ship’s hatch and are designed to look like the interior of the INS Viraat, a naval aircraft carrier. The two main galleries are the Viraat gallery and the Vikrant gallery. Both galleries boast wooden models of the ships that they are named for. The museum also boasts a gift shop that sells a number of souvenirs fashioned along the lines of the exhibits in the museum.

Faculties of Humanities also got an opportunity to meet Mr.Francisco Sardina politician, who is serving as the Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, representing South Goa constituency. He served as the Chief Minister of Goa from 24 November 1999 to 23 October 2000. He is a former speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly from 2005 until 2007.

They also visited Goa Police headquarters and met Shri.Shekhar Prabhudesai, Superintendent of Police,Goa

The trip was educational and informative. A total of 57 students and 2 lecturers benefitted from this study tour.