Head of the district
police force, the role of an SP is multifarious in nature.
His is a pivotal post in the Police Organization. The role
of the District Chief of Police is maintenance of peace and
law and order, prevention and detection of crime, protection
of lives, liberty and possessions of all sections of people
and performance of all police functions in the district.
Role and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Superintendent of Police include:
He
is responsible for all matters relating to its internal
economy, management, maintenance of discipline, punctual,
regular and efficient performance of all its preventive
and investigative duties.
He
should ensure by constant supervision and monitoring that
prevention, investigation and detection of crime in the
District are done on professional lines by all police
personnel in his charge.
Keep
the district peaceful and the public satisfied with the
security afforded to persons and property.
Prompt
registration and investigation of all cases.
Efficient
functioning of each wing of police and performance of
their allotted functions and duties.
Supervise
and coordinate various wings of the police in the district
with neighbouring districts and other Organizations.
Accord
high priority to all preventive strategies and action
both in respect of crimes and breaches of peace including
terrorist crimes.
Ensure
proper organization of beats and full involvement of the
police force in the management of such beats along with
necessary interface with local community.
Maintain
cordial relations with the magistracy, other officials
and non-officials.
Promote
and maintain good police public relations and convey necessary
information to the media and the public to ensure transparency
without jeopardizing efficacy of police action or investigations.
Keep
the force in good discipline, high morale, properly trained,
professionally competent, honest and service oriented.
Ensure
that the transport, arms, ammunition, stores, grounds,
and buildings belonging to the department are well protected
and maintained.
Organize
good intelligence network, both criminal and general with
specific attention to the criminal records system and
their effective use in prevention and detection of crime.
Acquire
full and detailed knowledge of the district and its current
problems from police point of view, and be forewarned
on emerging situations; plan and implement police arrangements
for large gatherings, fairs, festivals, rallies, agitations,
strikes etc.
Participation
to the extent possible and permissible, in welfare activities
sponsored by official and non-official agencies.
To
gain knowledge of all Officers and men in his charge,
redress their genuine grievances, motivate them, encourage
those who show promise and punish those who are dishonest,
inefficient and indisciplined.
Gain
confidence and loyalty of subordinates by personal integrity,
professionalism, impartiality, devotion to duty, fair
play and a high sense of justice.
The
main function of police is to prevent crime, maintain
law and order and promptly and effectively respond to
incidents or calls from public. The policing through beats
is the main stage of policing in the district. It shall
be his foremost duty to ensure its functioning as prescribed
including the functioning of all control room.
Effective
coordination, consultation between Investigating Officers
and prosecutors - legal advisors and cooperation by IOs
with prosecutors during court trials should be organized
on a sound and formal basis. The cases should not be allowed
to fail for want of attention either by the Investigating
Officers or Prosecutors.
The
SP should keep himself fully informed through the Special
Branch as well as the field staff, of all communal, caste,
regional, political or other movements that jeopardize
safety, security and law and order in the district. The
police beats have a special responsibility in this respect.
Collection, reporting, recording, analysis and dissemination
and use of information both criminal and general, should
be organized utilizing the latest equipment available
and by upgrading the skills of the personnel.
SP
may withdraw subordinate police officers except the personnel
of Investigation squad of any rank, temporarily from police
stations in his district for duty at other police stations
in the same district where additional manpower is required
to deal with an emergency or to make arrangements in connection
with fairs or festivals, meetings or processions or other
emergent law and order situations. He shall not under
any circumstances deploy the Investigation squad/team
for any duties connected with disturbances, agitations
and other bandobusts. The investigation teams should be
used only for investigation duties. He may supplement
investigation staff from other branches whenever he feels
necessary but not vice-versa.
