. A Constable is one who
has maximum interface with public. As the most accessible
person for public he is expected to protect the needy, rescue
people from danger, apprehend offenders and assist in securing
prompt help and justice. Some of the important roles assigned
to him are organising and securing community participation,
activising himself in prevention and detection of crime and
maintenance of law and order. Another main role of the Constable
is, performance of all tasks connected with beat area and
there by help in prevention of offences and breach of peace.
The constable on traffic duty has the task of regulating traffic.
All constables in their dealings with public should inspire
confidence in the efficacy of police to protect them. The
police image is directly proportionate to their good conduct
and behaviour in the public as they are the persons who are
basically and directly in touch with them. At all costs they
must avoid ill treatment either to the victims or to the accused
as a first step to build the better police image.
A. To perform duties
in beats, patrols and pickets.
B. Surveillance over
history sheeted and other potential criminals as per orders.
C. Collection of information
and intelligence relating to crimes and criminals, subversive,
terrorist and anti social elements in their areas primarily
and communication of the same to the authorised superiors.
D. Developing cordial
relations with local maithri committees/voluntary organisations
and knowledge of households in the beat area.
E. Convey information
relating to persons and events that cause or likely to cause
law and order situation or wide spread disturbances.
F. Keep in touch with
local disputes, caste/communal overtones and inform SHO.
G. Assistance to investigating
officers in the matter of arrests, recoveries, searches,
identification and securing of witnesses or verification
of information.
H. Execute warrants
and serve summons promptly.
I. Escort prisoners,
arrested persons.
J. Escort injured or
dead to the hospital.
K. Guard of prisoners
in custody and all station property.
L. Help and assist in
dealing with Floods, Earthquakes, Fires, Accidents, Epidemics
etc. and put in responsible efforts to save lives and property.
M. To perform allotted
duties in Fairs, Festivals, Bundhs, Agitations, Riots, Large
assemblies, Elections, Bandobust and security duties.
N. To preserve and guard
the scene of occurrence until necessity ceases.
O. To behave courteously
with all sections of public and treat poor people, children,
women, aged and all weaker sections of society with consideration,
sympathy and helpful attitude.
P. To be regular and
punctual in his duties, catechism, physical training and
weekly parades.
Q. To work as data entry
operators in Computers and in the areas of reprography,
photography and cartography wherever they have necessary
skill.
R. Make entries in the
prescribed register and forms and maintain records entrusted
to him particularly those relating to beat area.
S. Any other duties
allotted by SHO or other superior officers or elsewhere
in this manual.
3. The entire preventive
work of the police depends on the efficiency, commitment,
professionalism and integrity of the beat area policeman.
The Constable allotted to a beat should realise that his participation
in the community even in a small measure is essential for
successful policing. Professionalism and integrity but not
power and authority shall command respect and bring in a large
measure of co-operation from general public.
