Indian Police Service
The service provides leadership to various state and central police forces, including the Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, SSB, CRPF, CISF, and ITBP), the National Security Guard (NSG), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), Special Protection Group (SPG), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).The Union will go, you will not have a united India if you do not have good All-India Service which has the independence to speak out its mind, which has sense of security that you will standby your work...The current national security advisor of India, Ajit Doval, was an IPS officer who earned the Kirti Chakra for his gallant actions during operation Black Thunder.Though generally deployed in supervisory roles at senior levels, it is not uncommon for IPS officers to be in the field taking active part in maintaining law and order.[17] After completion of almost 2 years training, IPS probationers are awarded a master’s degree in criminal justice management from NALSAR University of Law.Resultantly, IPS officers remain on the rank on SP till the 13th year after which they are eligible for being promoted as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP).[51][53] The Malimath Committee Report submitted in March 2003 has very articulately laid down the foundation of a restructured and reoriented police system.The committee in its report observed that the success of the whole process of Criminal Justice Administration depended completely on the proper functioning of the police organisation especially in the investigation stage.[58] After being questioned in front of the judges of the Supreme Court, the state governments are finally starting to reform the police forces and give them the operational independence they need for fearless and proper law enforcement.[60] Due to the immense amount of power and responsibility that IPS officers hold, many issues occur when personal beliefs, desires, emotions, safety, and security are at play.Political pressure can influence the decision-making process, compromise investigations, and create a lack of trust in the police among the public.This culture often results in the diversion of police resources and manpower towards catering to the needs and demands of these individuals, often at the expense of the general public.VIP culture also extends to the use of special privileges such as flashing red or blue beacons on vehicles, known as "lal batti," which signify authority and grant the right-of-way on the roads.The practice of using sirens and escort vehicles to navigate through traffic, often at high speeds, is another common aspect of VIP culture within the IPS.In a notable incident in Kochi, there was an alarming misuse of government vehicles and police personnel during the marriage ceremony of an IPS officer.This incident raised concerns as several government-owned vehicles, belonging to the Kerala police, were utilized as a shuttle service for the wedding festivities.Such actions not only demonstrate a disregard for the proper usage of government assets but also raise questions regarding the principles of fairness and equality.[79] The allegations against the IPS officer included forcefully extracting the teeth of approximately ten individuals and repeatedly assaulting at least two of them in their genital areas while they were in custody.[80][81] IPS officers have complained of high levels of stress due to long work hours and unrealistic demands of political bosses.Retired Director General of Police in Uttar Pradesh Vikram Singh believes job discontent is a combination of "no holidays, lack of sleep, the sinking feeling of failure, public treatment of policemen with contempt, the indifference of political bosses and almost no connect with superiors".Using sections 292 to 294 of the Indian Penal Code which are used to deal with obscenity, Police officers have often harassed citizens for several incidents such as celebrating Valentine's Day, indulging in Public Displays of Affection, and arresting consenting couples in private places.[88] Although the Indian Police Service norms mandate both merit-based and time-in-service promotion, even for the constable and inspector rank officers, it is not duly followed or implemented.Despite the norms, bureaucratic inefficiencies as well as nepotism prevent low-ranking officers from getting promotions, even if they get a pay raise to the next rank.[93] Due to a lack of shift system, many officers, especially the constable ranks were forced to work for more than 24 hours at a stretch, with no overtime pay.[96] In May 2022, the Mumbai Police implemented an 8-hour shift system for the constable rank officers and assistant sub-inspectors, and 16 hours of rest.
Law enforcement in IndiaIndian Police Force (web series)Indian Police (disambiguation)सत्यमेव जयतेSanskritIndian Imperial PoliceSardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, HyderabadMinistry of Home AffairsGovernment of IndiaAmit ShahUnion Cabinet Minister for Home AffairsGovernmentalCivil ServiceCadre StrengthCivil Services ExaminationCabinet Secretary of IndiaT. V. SomanathanAll India ServicesindependentBritish EmpireIndian Administrative ServiceIndian Forest ServiceUnion GovernmentstatesCentral Armed Police ForcesNational Security GuardNational Disaster Response ForceIntelligence BureauResearch and Analysis WingSpecial Protection GroupNational Investigation AgencyCentral Bureau of InvestigationSardar Vallabhbhai PatelParliament of the United Kingdominspector generalbrigadierIndian Armed ForcesSir Andrew FraserLord CurzonepaulettesConstitution of IndiaPolice Medal (India)President's Police MedalUnited Nations Medalgovernmental departmentenforce the lawsecurityCounterterrorismsmugglingpublic lifeemergency managementSocioeconomicsBiodiversityenvironmental lawsIndian Intelligence AgenciesCriminal Investigation DepartmentIndian Federal Law Enforcement Agenciesstates and union territoriesBorder Security ForceCentral Reserve Police ForceIndo-Tibetan Border PoliceCentral Industrial Security Forcecommandcourageservicepolice forcesjusticepeaked capState Police ServicesDANIPSLimited Competitive ExaminationSardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police AcademyHyderabadMHA websiteArunachal PradeshMizoramUnion TerritoriesJammu and KashmirLadakhHimachal PradeshUttarakhandPunjabRajasthanHaryanaUttar PradeshJharkhandOdishaGujaratMaharashtraMadhya PradeshChhattisgarhWest BengalSikkimMeghalayaManipurTripuraNagalandAndhra PradeshKarnatakaKeralaTamil NaduTelanganaIndian order of precedenceSecretaryCabinet SecretariatLt. GeneralVice AdmiralAir MarshalDirector General of PoliceDirectorCommissioner of PoliceKolkataMumbaiBureau of Police Research and DevelopmentNarcotics Control BureauBureau of Civil Aviation SecurityAdditional Director General of PoliceNational Crime Records BureauChennaiBangaloreSVPNPAMajor GeneralRear AdmiralAir Vice MarshalCommodoreAir Commodore