Infrastructure

The Kerala Police Academy, situated at Ramavarmapuram in Thrissur district, spans across 360 acres of land, covering Ward 6 in Thrissur Municipal Corporation, Mulamkunnathukavu Grama Panchayat, and three villages namely Viyyur, Vilvattom, and Killannoor. Following are the charming Infrastructure of Kerala Police Academy which makes the institution a unique organization setting high standards. 1. Administrative Block The Administrative Building, constructed in traditional Kerala style "Nalukettu," boasts an enchanting design and spans 90,000 square feet. The building was inaugurated on May 29, 2004. The facilities within the block include: (i). Sopanam (Southern Side): - 13 classrooms - 2 faculty rooms - 1 seminar hall - 1 mini conference hall - Forensic lab - KPHCS office - Finger Print office - Telecommunication office - Estate officer office - SBI ATM - Forensic office - Crime Scene (ii). Northern Side: - Superior officers' offices - 6 classrooms - 3 computer labs - Quarter Master office - KEPA ministerial staff office - VIC conference hall 3. Public Utility Complex The main gate of the Kerala Police Academy features a Public Utility Complex, housing a post office and a State Bank of India branch. 4. Hospital and Yoga Centre The academy has a hospital and yoga centre, which was inaugurated on April 9, 2007. The facility spans 4,592 square feet and has: - 1 doctor - 1 staff nurse - 2 pharmacists - 2 physiotherapists 4.Indoor Classrooms - Located in the Administration Block - South side (Sopanam): 13 classrooms - North side: 6 classrooms - Total classrooms: 19 - Seating capacity: 1,102 chairs 5. Parade Grounds - There are 6parade grounds in total. In that, the Main Passing out Parade Ground is flourishing over 7 acres 6. Academy Library - Rich collection of over 20,000 text and reference books - Dewey Decimal Classification system - 5 blocks and an amphitheater with a seating capacity of 100 - Total area: 7,766 square feet - Inaugurated on February 6, 2024 7. "Think" Auditorium - Part of the E-Academy project - Fully air-conditioned with a seating capacity of 980 - Equipped with LED wall and high-speed connectivity - Total area: 18,278 square feet - Inaugurated on January 4, 2020 - Intended to foster learning & creativity of trainees. - Beam programs to Police institutions across the state. 8. Amphitheater - Seating capacity: 1,200 people - Total area: 8,400 square feet - Inaugurated on March 18, 2004 9. Indoor Games Centre – KEPA indoor games center comprises the following facilities: - 6 BWF-approved Badminton Courts - 1 Tennis Court - Multi-Gymnasium - Total area: 25,447.4 square feet - Inaugurated on February 19, 2011 10 . Academy Guest House- The Academy guest house stands as a cut above the rest in ensuring high standards of hospitality. Following are the major facilities of the guest house. ie, - 4 Suites - 6 single Rooms - 2 family rooms - All rooms are air-conditioned with modern amenities. 11. Senior Officers' Mess - Inaugurated on April 29, 2004 - Having a total of 34 rooms with accommodating capacity of a maximum of 68 senior officers 12. Sub-Officers' Mess - 76 rooms for Sub Inspectors/Assistant Sub-Inspectors - Accommodation capacity: Maximum of 152 SIs/ASIs 13.Trainers' Accommodation and Mess - Bodhi Instructors' Barracks: accommodating 60 personnel - Inaugurated on July 23, 2020 14. Residential Quarters - A-Type Quarters: for the Director of the Academy - B-Type Quarters: for Assistant Directors - C-Type Quarters: for DySPs/ACs and corresponding rank staff (9 quarters) - D-Type Quarters: for Inspectors and corresponding rank staff (12 quarters) - F&G-Type Quarters: for HC/PC and corresponding rank staff (96 quarters) - Lower Subordinate Officers' Quarters: for Sub-Inspectors/Assistant Sub-Inspectors and corresponding rank staff (40 quarters) 15. Subsidiary Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar - Located within the Academy campus - Largest Police Kalyan Bhandar in the state in terms of membership - Third-largest in terms of volume of sales - Fully computerized and digitalized - Started functioning on April 23, 2012 15. Old Quarter Guard - Having 10,284.4 square feet building inclusive of Armour shop, and Bell of Arms. 16- New Quarter Guard: 2,273.31 square feet 17.- Director's Bungalow: 3,311.39 square feet 18.Training and Sports Facilities - Aquatic Training Centre: for aquatic training and sports - The Dolphin Academy Swimming Pool and Park: 13,450 square feet, inaugurated on May 29, 2018 - Firing Range: with But Trap and skeet shooting ranges for 100, 200, and 300 yards 19.Animal Training and Care Facilities - Kerala Police Dog Training School and Dog Squad Headquarters: 10,641.64 square feet, with 21 shelters, 3 barracks, and 6 rooms, inaugurated on July 1, 2007 - Canine Breeding Centre: 6,471.12 square feet, opened in 2016 20.Security and Surveillance Facilities - Watch Tower: 226 square feet, inaugurated on April 23, 2005 21.Food and Beverage Facilities - Centralized Kitchen: 14,410 square feet, currently under construction 22.Training and Workshop Facilities Motor Training School and Range Workshop - 6,817 square feet - Inaugurated on September 16, 2003 23.Water Management Facilities Big Dam (Gangothri) - Capacity: 4 crore liters of water 5 Pond Water Storage - Additional water storage facility within KEPA 24.KEPA Drinking Water Plant - Inaugurated on June 30, 2012 (initially operational on September 23, 2008) 25.Laboratory and Testing Facilities RFSL Thrissur (Situated in KEPA Compound) - 9,415 square feet - Inaugurated on March 18, 2007 - Operational hours: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM 26.Amenities and Services Kepa Amenities Block houses the SuperMarket, comprising: - Dry Canteen - Provision and Vegetable Store - Wet Canteen - Kshemanikethan Flower Mill - Inaugurated on April 12, 2006 27. Cyber Forensics and Digital Crime Investigation - Cyber Forensics Lab: Provides hands-on training on investigating cybercrimes, started functioning on May 29, 2019 - Digital Forensics Training Lab: Offers training on digital crime investigation for trainees and in-service personnel 28.Practical Training Facilities - Model Police Station: A replica of a local police station, providing training on day-to- day administration and operations, inaugurated on November 2, 2007 29.Other Facilities - Environmental Crime Park and Museum: Although currently non-existent, it was inaugurated on October 23, 2020. Here is the restructured passage: Crime Scene Training Hall - Provides firsthand training on various aspects of evidence collection from crime scenes. Counter IED Training Center - Displays photos and models of IEDs in the IED Model Room - Teaches trainees how to handle and diffuse IEDs safely Counter Insurgency Training Center - Exhibits improvised explosive device models to familiarize trainees and in-service personnel - Also teaches anti-sabotage measures 30.Physical Training Facilities PT-Nursery - Located near the Main Parade Ground - Enhances the physical efficiency of trainees through 12 training stations, including: - Hill Track - Battle Rope - Bell Running - Box-type Pull Up - Chain Up Bar - Hope Up Cruncher Stand - Circuit Training Area - Box-type Beam Balance - Box-type Wall Bar - Push-up and Sit-up Stand - Series of Parallel Bar - Shuttle Run Galos Box Driving School - Started functioning on November 30, 2013, with License No. 08/18/2013 - Functions under the direct control of the Assistant Director (MT), KEPA - Teaches trainees to drive Light Motor Vehicles and Two-Wheelers as part of the basic training program Support Facilities of Kerala Police Academy Khemanikethan Laundry Centre - Equipped with Electric and Plumbing Wing Welfare Facilities for retired police dogs _Retirement take care home namely 'Vishranthi' for retired police dogs started functioning at KEPA premises from May 29, 2019 onwards - Currently Vishranti Provides shelter for 20 retired dogs. Kerala Police Dog Memorial and Cemetery - Inaugurated on June 19, 2021 - A final resting place for retired police dogs, with funeral ceremonies 31.Conference and Meeting Facilities Conference Hall - Air-conditioned room - Seating capacity: 74 chairs Seminar Hall - Air-conditioned room - Seating capacity: 163 chairs Tribal Janamathri Classroom . Fully air-conditioned . Smart room facilities . Audio - visual and internet facilities are available. VIC Hall - Air-conditioned room - Seating capacity: 20 chairs 32.Miscellaneous Facilities Music Foundation - Located in the main block. - Featured with melodious non-stop instrumental background music along with fountain. Training Team Offices - Offices of the Training Coys from 1 to 10. Oushada Udhyanam - A herbal garden namely Oushadha Udhyanam is developed at the premise near Kerala Police Academy Administration block. The garden is enriched with various herbal trees and versatile herbal plants. Also, as part of rendering cash withdrawal service facilities for the personnel and guests of KEPA, an ATM counter of State Bank of India is being actively set up in the KEPA the administration block embarking high standards of hospitality of Kerala Police Academy