Guidelines

Andhra Pradesh Police Department | 4SightAI | Prism |

1. Eligibility & Team Composition

1.1 Use Cases & Team Slots

• There are 8 unique law-enforcement use cases.
•  Each use case will host 6–8 selected teams.

1.2 Team Size & Presence

•  Teams must consist of 2 to 6 members.
•  All team members are expected to attend on-site.
• In rare cases, if a member is unable to travel, they may support the team remotely. However, primary participation is expected at the venue.
• Each team must designate a Team Lead to serve as the main point of contact with organizers.

1.3 Roles & Responsibilities

• Each member must have a defined role (e.g., GenAI prompts, UI/UX, backend, data handling, coordination).
• A clear team structure improves workflow and evaluation.

2. Registration Process

2.1 How to Register

Submit a single team application via this link:

• Submit a single team application via this link Register Now
•  Only one form per team. Multiple entries will result in disqualification.

2.2 Information to Provide

•  Unique team name
•  Full names and emails of each member
•  Affiliated organization/institution (if any)
•  Team Lead’s contact number and email
•  Primary and optional secondary use case selection

2.3 Deadlines

•  Register by: 20-06-2025 
•  Early registration may increase your chances of confirmation and mentor allocation.

3. Team Screening & Qualification

3.1 Evaluation Criteria

•  No capability screening is required for well-established, nationally or internationally reputed companies.

•  All other teams may be asked to demonstrate technical readiness via a short online interaction or past work showcase.

•  The Andhra Pradesh Police Department reserves the right to screen

teams as needed to ensure participation of high-quality teams.

3.2 Relevance & Expertise

•  Prior experience in building AI or GenAI systems is required.
•  Experience in public safety or law-enforcement domains is highly appreciated.

3.3 Information Validity

•  All information provided must be accurate. False claims may result in disqualification and possible legal consequences.

4. Costs & Logistics

4.1 Fees

•  Participation is completely free for all selected teams.

4.2 Amenities Provided

•  Boarding, lodging, meals, workspaces, internet, recreation
•  Pickup & drop facilities from selected airports may be provided based on availability (not guaranteed and cannot be demanded).

•  ❗ Participants must bring:
•  Their own laptops/devices and chargers
•  A valid government-issued photo ID

5. Use Case Assignment

•  Each team will choose 1 primary and 1 secondary use case during registration.

•  Final assignment will be made based on:
•  Team suitability
•  Slot availability
•  Confirmed use cases cannot be changed.

6. Project Development Guidelines

6.1 Code &  Tools

•  Teams are encouraged to research, experiment, and build upon existing knowledge, libraries, or public tools.

•  Solutions must reflect meaningful, original work developed primarily during the hackathon.

•  Using open-source tools, pretrained models, APIs, or design frameworks is welcome.

6.2 GitHub Protocol

•  Each team will be assigned an official GitHub repository.
•  All work—including code, documentation, and media—must be committed to this repository only.

•  External/private repositories are not allowed for final submission.

6.3 Required Documentation

•  Technology stack used
•  Setup instructions
•  User manual or system overview
•  Well-commented and logically organized codebase

6.4 IP and Licensing

•  By participating, teams grant Andhra Pradesh Police Department, Prism, and 4SightAI a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

•  Use
•  Modify
•  Distribute
•  Build production-scale systems using submitted work

7. Data Access & Security

•  Teams will be provided secure, read-only API access to curated datasets.
•  Raw backend access or database credentials will not be shared.
•  Tampering, unauthorized access, or misuse of data will result in immediate disqualification.

8. Communication & Mentorship

8.1 Official Channels

•  WhatsApp will be used for all real-time updates, clarifications, and coordination.

•  Team Leads will be added to dedicated WhatsApp groups post selection.

8.2 Mentors

•  Each use case will be supported by at least two mentors, including senior officials and IPS officers.

•  For mentor slots, contact the support team on WhatsApp: +91 7989432127

9. Code of Conduct & Legal Terms

9.1 Participant Behavior

•  Strict zero-tolerance for:
• Harassment
• Discrimination
• Misconduct or abuse
•  The organizers reserve the right to remove any team or individual found violating these norms.

9.2 Confidentiality

•  All APIs, datasets, communication, and access credentials are confidential.

• Sharing or misuse of any internal resource will result in disqualification and

legal action.

9.3 Legal Jurisdiction

• All legal matters will be governed under Indian Law, with exclusive

jurisdiction of the courts in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh.

10. Final Agreement

By registering, all participants agree to:

• Meet the stated eligibility criteria
• Provide accurate information
• Follow GitHub, submission, and documentation protocols
• Respect the judgment of IPS officers and the organizing committee
• Grant the right to use submitted work as described above
• Adhere to conduct, confidentiality, and legal terms outlined here

For more details, visit the . https://ai4andhrapolice.com/

✅ This includes:

• Orientation schedule
• Evaluation rubric
• Sample use cases
• Judging panel (includes IPS Officers)
• Live updates during the event
• Certificate and badge eligibility