Mangalore: The Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work, held a one-day seminar on ‘Public Participation in the Prevention and Detection of Crime’ and the criminology department of Roshni Nilaya and Father Muller Medical College organized a ‘Forensic Exhibition-2014’ on Saturday September 13.

The seminar was organized in collaboration with the Mangalore Commissionerate

R Hitendra, commissioner of police, Mangalore city, addressed the gathering after  inaugurating the event.  

He said that Police are the ones who look after well-being of the society and sometimes they require the help of the people thus the public must collaborate with the force.

People who commit crime usually have a criminal background or they have been under various circumstances which force them to commit crimes. It is not possible for the police to look after each and everyone in the society, hence greater public participation is required, he elucidated

Reiterating this, Principal of the College Dr Sophia N Fernandes said that prevention of crime is every person’s responsibility. “Public participation in preventing crime creates a positive environment in the society. Quality child care reduces chances of crime”, she said.