Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) is India's premier police training institution functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Located in Hyderabad, Telangana, the academy is responsible for the foundational and advanced training of officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS), one of the country's most prestigious civil services.

Established in 1948 and renamed in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the academy provides comprehensive training in policing, law enforcement, criminal investigation, cyber security, intelligence gathering, internal security, leadership development, public administration, and disaster management. SVPNPA also conducts specialized courses, mid-career training programs, seminars, and international training programs for police officers and security personnel from India and abroad.

The academy is renowned for its state-of-the-art training infrastructure, academic excellence, physical training facilities, research programs, and commitment to developing competent, ethical, and professional police leaders. It offers a highly disciplined and prestigious work environment for faculty, researchers, administrators, security professionals, and technical personnel.