Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice


Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice is a state university located at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

History

The Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice was established in 2012 by the Government of Rajasthan through Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur Act, 2012, named after Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister of India.
In 2015, the Sardar Patel University of Police introduced the LL.M./M.A. in criminal law, and co-organized the first counter-terrorism conference in the country. In 2016, it opened a new class to study national, international and transnational criminal law.
In May 2019, the university signed a memorandum of understanding with the Central Association of Private Security Industry to create a degree specialised in security management. The university is planning on offering an international-oriented program to fill the demand coming from Europe and the Middle East. The first program to be laid out should be a BA in security management.

Academics

The Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice focuses on teaching and research in the fields of police science, social sciences, criminal law, criminology, public safety, national security and related areas.

Faculties

was the first Vice Chancellor of the university. Bhupendra Singh was appointed Pro Vice Chancellor in July 2016. N.R.K. Reddy serves as VC, in additional charge.