(ii)     THE POWERS & DUTIES OF OFFICERS

          The duties and responsibilities are

(1)     promote and preserve      public order;

(2)     investigate crimes and apprehend the offenders and participate in subsequent legal proceedings connected therewith;

(3)     identify problems and situations that are likely to result in the commission of crime;

(4)     reduce the opportunities for the commission of crimes through preventive patrol and other appropriate police measures;

(5)     aid and co-operate with other concerned agencies in implementing other appropriate measures for prevention of crimes;

(6)     aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm;

(7)     create and maintain a feeling of security in the community;

(8)     facilitate orderly movement of people and vehicles;

(9)     counsel and resolve conflicts and promote amity;

(10)    provide other appropriate services and afford relief to people in distress situations;

(11)    collect intelligence relating to matters affecting public peace and crimes in general including social and economic offences, national integration and security;

(12)    perform such other duties as may be enjoined on them by law.

(13)    The police officers have been given powers under the code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act No.II of 1974), the Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (Karnataka Act No.4 of 1964), and several special acts notified by the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka in regard to these duties.