Dr. Prateep V. Philip I.P.S. joined the Indian Police Service (Tamil Nadu cadre) in 1987. Passionately serving the people as Additional Director of Police (Economic Offences Wing) at the time of this talk, he distinguished himself as a versatile pioneer and innovator. He served with dedication for 33 years in various high-profile roles, finally retiring in 2021 as Director, Tamil Nadu Police Academy. He has been recognised as the man behind the internationally acclaimed Friends of Police movement that has been accepted as an international blueprint for Community Policing. His human centred innovations like Excenomics, Equilibrium Thinking and Fillipisms, received many accolades from all walks of life. His recent book titled ‘FILLIPISMS – 3333 Maxims to Maximise Your Life’ is an ever-expanding extract of three decades of life experiences which are unique and original sayings.
