In this second and final part of our interview, Policing TV speaks with Samir Datt, CEO and Founder of Forensics Guru, about his wider contributions to Indian policing and digital investigation.
Samir shares insights into his work as a Fellow of the Indian Police Foundation, a national think tank driving innovation and policy reform across India’s policing landscape. He also discusses his role as President of the Digital Investigators Association, and the importance of standardising digital forensics practices across jurisdictions.
Together, we explore the structure of the Indian Police Service (IPS), how officers serve both state and national roles, and how retired professionals continue shaping the future of policing through research, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
Takeaways
- The Indian Police Foundation is a national policing think tank.
- Brings together current and former senior police officers.
- Focuses on research, policy, and reform in Indian policing.
- Members collaborate digitally and in-person to share insights.
- Officers can work across different states and agencies during their careers.
- Samir is President of the Digital Investigators Association (DIA)
- DIA promotes digital forensics standards and hosts the DICE conference.
- Topics include SIM data, telecom forensics, and AI tools.
- COVID slowed activities, but plans are in place to revive.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sameer Datt and Forensics Guru
00:53 Exploring the Indian Police Foundation
04:37 Understanding the Structure of Indian Police Service
07:17 The Role of the Digital Investigators Association
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