The Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice is a state public university located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The university is dedicated to teaching and research in the fields of policing, internal security, criminal justice, and allied disciplines, and is named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Home Minister.
| Name | Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice |
|---|---|
| Type | State public university |
| Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Focus areas | Police studies, security studies, criminal justice |
| Named after | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| Country | India |
The university was established by the Government of Rajasthan as a specialised institution to address the academic and professional training needs in the domains of law enforcement and criminal justice administration. Such universities form part of a wider movement in India to professionalise policing through dedicated higher education and research, complementing institutions such as the national law universities and police training academies.
The institution offers programmes in disciplines connected with policing, security, and the administration of justice. Its academic structure typically encompasses areas such as criminology, forensic science, cyber security, intelligence and strategic studies, and criminal law. The university serves both regular students and serving personnel from police and security organisations seeking advanced qualifications.
As a specialised state university, the institution contributes to capacity building in Rajasthan's police and security apparatus and supports research relevant to contemporary challenges in internal security, including cyber crime, organised crime, and counter-terrorism. Its location in Jodhpur places it within one of Rajasthan's principal educational and administrative centres.