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KARNATAKA POLICE ACT 2007

The Draft (Version 2.0)

Prepared by:

Additional Director General of Police.

2) Kempaiah, IPS Inspector General of Police.

3) Dr. M.K. Nagaraj= a, IPS Inspector General of Police.

4) Sanjay Sahay, IPS Inspector General of Police.

5) Sunil Agarwal, IPS Deputy Inspector General of P= olice.

6) ASN Murthy, IPS = Deputy Inspector General of Police.

Sections	Contents	Page
	Preamble=	1
	Chapter-I Title, Definitions & Interpretat= ions
1.=	Short title, extent, commencement and application	2
= 2.=	Definitions	2
	Chapter-II Police Organization
= 3.=	One Police Service	4
= 4.=	Constitution and composition of the Po= lice Service	4
= 5.=	Civil Police	4
= 6.=	Armed Police	4
= 7.=	Appointment of Director General, ADGP, IGP, Deputy and Assistant Inspectors General	5
= 8.=	Selection and term of office of Director General of Police	6
= 9.=	Appointment of Legal Advisors and Financial advisor	7
= 10= .	Administration of Police in Metropolitan, Major Urban and other Notified Areas	7
= 11= .	Creation of Police Zones and Ranges	7
= 12= .	Police Districts	8
= 13= .	Coordination within the District	8
= 14= .	District-level Special Cells	8
= 15= .	Sub-divisions and Circles	9
= 16= .	Police Stations	9
= 17= .	Term of Office of key police functionaries	10
= 18= .	Railway Police	10
= 19= .	State Intelligence	11
= 20= .	Criminal Investigation Department	11
= 21= .	Internal Security Unit	12
= 22= .	Forest police	13
= 23= .	Tourism Police	13
= 24= .	Traffic Police	13
= 25= .	Coastal Security Police	14
= 26= .	Technical and Support Services	14
= 27= .	Information and Communication Technology	15
= 28= .	Recruitment	16
= 29= .	Training	16
= 30= .	Appointment of Directors of State Police Academy, Principals of Police Training Centres and Schools	17
	CHAPTER-III Special & Additional Police Offi= cers
= 31= .	Special Police Officers	19
= 32= .	Additional Police Officers	19
	CHAPTER-IV Role, Functions and Responsibilities= of Police &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp;
33.	Role, functions and responsibilities= of police	20
34.	Essential Service<= /span>	21
35.	Senior Police officers performing duties of a subordinate officer	21
	CHAPTER –V Armed Police Units=
36.	Armed Police	22
37.	Role and functions	22
38.	City and District Armed Reserve	22
39.	Organizational Structure of City and District Ar= med Reserves	22
40.	Organization of the Karnataka State Reserve Police	23
41.	Command of KSRP	23
42.	Recruitment	24
43.	Training	24
44.	Deployment	24
45.	Adequacy of Arms, Equipment and Accoutrement	24
	CH= APTER – VI Po= licing Plan
46.	Strategic Policing Plan and Annual Policing Plan=	26
47.	State Security Commission	26
48	Composition of the Commission	26
49.	Functions of the State Security Commission	27
50.	Annual report of the State Security Commission	27
	CH= APTER-VII Ad= ministration
51.	Administration of Police Service	28
52.	Powers and responsibilities of the Director Gene= ral of Police	28
53.	Police Establishment Board	28
54.	Transfer of Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Polic= e	29
55.	Promotion of State Police Officers	30
56.	Training-cum-Education Programme	30
57.	Financial Management	30
	CH= APTER-VIII Po= licing in Rural Areas
58.	Policing in Rural Areas	31
59.	Police Beats	31
60.	Village Visits	32
	CH= APTER-IX Po= licing in Urban Areas
61.	Policing in Metropolitan, Major Urban and other Notified Areas	33
62.	Commissioner of Police	33
63.	Powers of Commissioner of Police	33
64.	Police Divisions, Police Sub-divisions and Police Stations	34
65.	Officers in charge	34
66.	Policing as Integral part of urban planning	34
67.	Liaison and Co-ordination with other government agencies	34
	CH= APTER X Co= mmunity Policing =
68.	Community policing	35
	CH= APTER XI Sp= ecial Security Zones
69.	Special Security Zones	37
	CH= APTER-XII Pr= evention and Detection of Crime =
70.	Prevention and detection of crime	39
71.	Criminal Investigation Department	39
	CH= APTER XIII Re= search and Development =
72.	State Bureau of Police Research and Development<= /p>	41
	CH= APTER XIV Di= scipline and Penalties =
73.	Regulation, Control and Discipline	43
74.	Penalties	43
75.	Suspension	44
76.	Misconduct	45
77.	Appeals	45
78.	Disciplinary Rules	45
79.	Police always on duty	45

	CH= APTER XV Ac= countability =
80.	Accountability	46
81.	Police Accountability Authority	46
82	Jurisdiction	47
83.	Composition of the State Police Accountability Authority	47
84.	Composition of District Police Accountability Authority	47
85.	Eligibility for Membership	48
86.	Term of office and conditions of service	48
87.	Removal	48
88.	Staff	49
89.	Conduct of Business	49
90.	Powers	49
91.	Report of the State Police Accountability Author= ity	49
92.	Report of the District Police Accountability Aut= hority	49
93.	Relationship between State and District Police Accountability Authorities	50
94.	Rights of the Complainant	50
95.	Funding	50
96.	Protection for action taken in good faith	50
	CH= APTER XVI Gr= ievance Redressal and Welfare =
97.	Grievance Redressal	51
98.	Weekly off	51
99.	Working Hours	51
100.	Welfare Bureau	51
101.	Insurance Cover, Allowances and Medical faciliti= es	52
102.	Stress Management and Counseling	52

	CH= APTER XVII Or= der in Public Places, General Offences, Penalties and Responsibilities
103.	Preservation of Order and regulation of traffic<= /p>	53
104.	Prevention of disorder	53
105.	Removal of persons about to commit offences	53
106.	Regulation of processions	54
107.	Prevention of danger to human life and imminent = threat to peace and order	55
108.	Security for keeping peace and order	55
109.	Violation of Regulatory conditions	55
110.	Regulation of activities in public interest	55
111.	Directions to keep order on public roads	56
112.	Power to reserve public places and erect barrier= s	56
113.	Penalty for disobeying orders or directions	56
114.	Obstruction to police work	56
115.	Unauthorized use of police uniform	56
116.	Return of certificate on ceasing to be a member = of police	56
117.	False or misleading statement made to the police=	57
118.	Offences in public places	57
119.	Dereliction of duty by a police officer	58
120.	Illegal arrest, search or seizure	58
	CH= APTER XVIII Mi= scellaneous
121	Power to operate Special Acts	59
122.	Publishing directions or regulations	59
123.	Protection to Police Officers	60
124.	Limitation	60
125.	Method of proving orders and notifications	60
126.	Validity of Rules and Orders	60
127.	Officers holding charge competent to exercise po= wers	60
128.	Issue, revocation and production of licence	60
129.	Power to remove difficulties	61
130.	Framing of Rules	61
131.	Persons Aggrieved may apply to State Government<= /p>	61
132.	Repeal and Saving	61

Preamble

WHEREAS, the Karnataka Police has been= set up to uphold the law, ensure respect for human dignity and protect the righ= ts of all people;

WHEREAS, it is necessary to ensure a safe and secure environment conducive to the internal and external growth and development of people;

WHEREAS, it is the constitutional obligation = of the State to provide <= /span>

impartial and efficient Police Service, safeg= uard the interests of vulnerable =

Sections of the society and respond to the democratic

aspirations of citizens;

WHEREAS, the police needs to be service orien= ted

, people-friendly, free from extraneous influences,

accountable to law and professionally organiz= ed;

WHEREAS, it is expedient to redefine the role= ,

duties and responsibilities of police to meet= the emerging challenges to the security of the State and the imperatives of good governance;

AND

WHEREAS, it is appropriate to empower the pol= ice to

function as an efficient, effective and responsive

agency;

NOW

THEREFORE, it is expedient to enact a

new law as follows:

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Chapter I

Title, Definitions & Interpretations=

1. Short title, Commencement, Extent and Application:=

(a) This = Act may be called the Karnataka Police Act, 2008.

(b) It shall come into force on such date as = the State Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, specify.

2. Definitions:

1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires

(a) ‘Administration’ means management of the Police Service including framing of regulations, supervision, appointments, deployment, postings, transfers and disciplinary action. =

(b) ̵= 6;Act’ means the Karnataka Police Bill, 2008.

(d) ‘Group= A, B, C or D posts’ means the posts so categorised under the relevant State Service Rules.

(e) ‘Headquarters Company’ means a sub-unit perfor= ming administrative and other support functions of a State Armed Police Battalio= n or a City Armed Reserve or District Armed Reserve.

(f) ‘Organized crime’ mean= s any unlawful activity or crime committed by a group, association or a network of persons in pursuance of common intention of unlawful gain or cau= sing unlawful loss, or otherwise adversely affecting economic interest of the nation;

(g) ‘Place of public amusement’ and ‘Place of public entertainment’ means such places as may be notified by the competent authority.

(h) ‘Police District’ means the territorial area notified as such.<= o:p>

(I) ‘Police Welfare Fund’ means funds of the police department meant for police.

(j) ‘Police Officer’ means any member of the Karnataka Police, constituted under this Bill or any person employed, for the time being, to perform police duties. =

(k) ‘Public place’ means any plac= e or pathway to which the public have access.

(l) ‘Regulations’ means regulations made under this Bill.

(m) ‘Rules’ means rules made under this Bill.

(n) ‘Service Company’ means sub-units of State Armed Police Battali= ons, City Armed Reserve or District Armed Reserve, deployed in support of civil police.

(o) ‘Terrorism’ means and includes causing explosions, or using any lethal weapons; physical, chemical, nuclear or biological, or any act done = with intent to cause death or damage to person or property, or create fear psych= osis among the people, or to threaten the unity, integrity, security & sovereignty of India or to overawe the Government established by law.<= /o:p>

(p) ‘Cyber Crime’ means any activity in cyberspace with criminal intention.

(q) ‘Cyberspace’ means the virtual environment within which electro= nic communication occurs between computers.

(r) ‘Unit Officer’ means a District Superintendent /Commissioner of Police or head of any other unit, not being a staff officer.

2) Words and expressions used in this Act, but not defined specifically, shall have the = same meaning as provided in General Clauses Act, 1897, Code of Criminal Procedur= e, 1973, Indian Penal Code, 1860 or any other relevant Act.<= /p>

Chapter II

Police Organization

3. One Police Service

1) There shall be o= ne Police Service for whole of the State.

2) Members of the Police Service shall be liable to be posted to any branch of the Service in= the State, including its specialized units or wings.

4. Constitution and composition of the Police Service

1) The police service shall consist of civil police, armed police and other specialized units or wings.

2) The composition of = the Police Service shall be such that it has adequate representation of all sections of the society, including women.

5<= /b>. Civil Police

The civil police shall include the following ranks;=

a) Civil Police Constable.

b) Civil Head Constable.

c) Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police.

d) Sub-Inspector of Police.

e) Circle Police Inspector/ Inspector of Police.

f) Deputy/Assistant Superintendent of Police.

g) Additional Superintendent of Police.

h) Superintendent of Police.

i) Deputy Inspector General of Police.

j) Inspector General of Police.

k) Additional Director General of Police.

l) Director General of Police.<= /o:p>

6. Armed Police

The armed police shall include the District Armed Reserve, City Armed Reserve, the Karnataka State Reserve Police and such other armed force.

1) The District Armed Reserve may consist of the following ranks;

a) Armed Police Constable.

b) Armed Head Constable.<= /span>

c) Assistant Reserve Sub-Inspector of Police.

d) Reserve Sub-Inspector of Police

e) Reserve Police Inspector.

f) Deputy Superintendent of Police.<= o:p>

g) Additional Superintendent of Poli= ce.

2) City Armed Reserve may consist of the following ranks;<= /span>

a) Armed Police Constable.

b) Armed Head Constable.<= /span>

c) Assistant Reserve Sub-Inspector of Police.

d) Reserve Sub-Inspector of Police.<= o:p>

e) Reserve Police Inspector.

f) Assistant Commissioner of Police.=

g) Deputy Commissioner of Police.

3) The Karnataka State Reserve Police may consist of the following ra= nks;

a) Armed Police Constable.

b) Armed Head Constable.<= /span>

c) Assistant Reserve Sub-Inspector of Police.

d) Special Reserve Sub-Inspector of Police.

e) Special Reserve Police Inspector.=

f) Assistant Commandant.<= /span>

g) Deputy Commandant.

h) Commandant.

i) Deputy Inspector General of Polic= e.

7. Appointment of Director General, Additional Directors General, Inspectors General, Deputy and Assistant Inspectors General

1) For the overall direction and supervision of the Police Service, on the recommendat= ions of the State Security Commission, the State Government shall appoint a Dire= ctor General of Police.

2)        i) Th= e post of Director General of Police shall be the senior-most position in the hierarchy of the Police Service of the State and no other officer, senior or equivalent in rank to the incumbent Director General of Police, shall be po= sted to any position within the police organization.

ii) Any other police officer holding the rank of Director Gene= ral shall be appropriately appointed outside the State police organization.

3) The St= ate Government may appoint one or more Additional Director General, and as many Inspectors General, Deputy and Assistant Inspectors General as may be necessary.

4) The St= ate Government may, in consultation with the Director General of Police, direct the manner and the = extent to which an Additional Director General or an Inspector General or a Deputy= or Assistant Inspector General shall assist or aid the Director General of Pol= ice in the performance, exercise and discharge of his functions, powers, duties, and responsibilities.

8. Selection and term of office of the Director General of Police:

1) The St= ate Government shall appoint the Director General of Police from amongst three senior-most officers of the state Police Service, empanelled for the rank.<= o:p>

2) The empanelment for the rank of Director General of Police shall be done by the State Security Commission acc= ording to the following criteria:

(a) length of service, health and other professional standards= ;

(b) assessment of the performance appraisal reports of the previous ten years of service by assigning weightage to the annual grading;=

(c) range of relevant experience, including experience of work= in central police organizations;

d) training courses undergone;

(e) indictment in any criminal or disciplinary proceedings or charges on counts of corruption or moral turpitude having been framed by a court of law in such cases;

(f) award of medals for gallantry, distinguished and meritorio= us service.

3) The Director General of Police so appointed shall have a minimum tenure of two years subject to the normal date of superannuation.

4) The Director Gene= ral of Police may be removed from the post before the expiry of his tenure by t= he State Government through a written order specifying reasons, consequent to:=

(a) conviction by a court of law in a criminal offence or where charges have been framed by a court in a case involving corruption or moral turpitude; or

(b) punishment of dismissal, removal, or compulsory retirement from service or of reduction to a lower rank or post, awarded under the provisions of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules 19 or any other relevant rule; or

(c) suspension from service in accordance with the provisions = of the said rules; or

(d) incapacitation by physical or mental illness or otherwise becoming unable to discharge his functions as the Director General of Polic= e; or

(e) promotion to a higher post or deputation to an equivalent = post under, either the State or the Central Government, subject to the officer’s consent to such a posting.

9. Appointment of Legal Advisors and Financial advisor

1) The St= ate Government shall appoint a Legal Advisor and a Financial Advisor to aid and advise the Director General of Police on legal and financial matters respectively.

2) The St= ate Government shall, in consultation with the Director General of Police, appo= int in every Police District and Commissionerate, to advise the Superintendent = of Police or the City Police Commissioner, one or more Legal Advisors.

10. Administrati= on of Police in Metropolitan, Major Urban and other Notified Areas<= /span>

There shall be a= Police Commissionerate, headed by a Police Commissioner, for the State Government = may notify administration of police in metropolitan areas, major urban areas an= d in such other areas as for the purpose.

11. Creation of Police Zones and Ranges

1) The St= ate Government, in consultation with the Director General of Police, may by notification divide the entire geographical area of the state into one or m= ore Police Zones. Each Zone, comprising of two or more <= st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Police Ranges, shall be headed by an officer of the rank of Inspector General of police.

2) The St= ate Government, in consultation with the Director General of Police, may by notification create as many Police Ranges as deemed necessary. Each Range, consisting of two or more Police Districts, shall be headed by an officer of the rank of Deputy Inspector General of police.

12. Police Distr= icts

The State Government, in consultation with the Director General, may by notification declare any area within the state to be a Police District. The administrati= on of police district shall vest in the Superintendent of Police who may be assisted by as many Additional, Assistant or Deputy Superintendents, as dee= med necessary and are notified.

13. Coordination within the District

1) The District Magistrate shall coordinate the functioning of the police with oth= er agencies of district administration in respect of matters relating to:=

(a) promotion of land reforms and settlement of land disputes;=

(b) breach of public peace and tranquility;<= /p>
(c) conduct of elections to any public body;=

(d) handling of natural calamities and rehabilitation of perso= ns affected thereby;

(e) situations arising out of any external aggression or inter= nal disturbance;

(f) similar matters, not within the purview of any one departm= ent and affecting public welfare; and

(g) any persistent public grievance;

2) The District Magistrate shall en= sure that all departments of the district, whose assistance is required for the efficient functioning of the police, rendered full assistance.

14. District-lev= el Special Cells

For the purpose of dealing with a particular category of crime or providing better service to the community at large including victims of crime, the State Government may, in consultation with the Director General and by notificati= on, create one or more Special Cells in each Police District, to be headed by an officer of the rank of Additional/Assistant/Deputy Superintendent of Police= .

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15. Sub-Divisions and Circles

1) The St= ate Government may, by notification, divide each Police District into as many S= ub-Divisions as deemed necessary to be headed by an officer of the rank of Assistant/Dep= uty superintendent of Police.

2) The St= ate Government may by notification divide each Police Sub-Division into two or = more Circles, each headed by an officer of the rank of Inspector.

16. Police Stati= ons

1) The St= ate Government may, in consultation with the Director General of Police and by notification, create as many Police Stations with as many outposts as necessary, in a Police District commensurate with population, area, terrain, distance to be traversed to reach the Police Station, crime situation and workload in terms of law and order.

2) Two or more Police Stations may be assigned to a Police Circle for the purpose of co= ntrol and supervision.

3) A Poli= ce Station shall be headed by a Station House Officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police:

4) Heavier Police Station shall be headed by an officer of higher rank.

5) Every Police Station shall have as many officers and personnel of different ranks= , as required.

6) The strength of staff at each police station shall be based on the area, terrai= n, distance to be traversed, population, incidence of crime and law & order related workload.

7) Each Police Station shall have all essential amenities including a reception-= cum-visitors’ room, separate toilets for men and women and separate lock-ups for male and female detenues.

8) To deal with the complaints of Women, Children and the Aged, each Police Station sh= all have a Special Desk staffed by women police personnel.

9) Each Police Station shall prominently display all the relevant information requi= red to be made public.

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17. Term of Offi= ce of Key Police Functionaries

1) A police offi= cer in-charge of Police Station, Police Circle, Sub-Division, Police District, Police Range or Police Zone shall have a term of a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years.

2) Such an officer may be removed or transferred from his post before the expiry of the minimum tenure of two years consequent to:

(a) promotion to a higher post; or

(b) conviction, or charges having been framed by a court of la= w in a criminal offence involving corruption or moral turpitude; or

(c) dismissal, removal, discharge or compulsory retirement from service or reduction to a lower rank; or

(d) suspension from service; or

(e) incapacitation by physical or mental illness or otherwise becoming unable to discharge his functions and duties.

(f) In exceptional cases, by the competent authority, for gross inefficiency or negligence after a preliminary enquiry. In all such cases, = the competent authority shall report to the State Security Commission, which sh= all also be the appellate authority.

18. Railway Poli= ce

1) The St= ate Government may, by notification in the official gazette, create one or more special police districts covering such railway areas in the State as it may specify, and appoint a Superintendent of Police, one or more Assistant/Depu= ty Superintendent of police and other ranks of police officers for each such special police district as it may deem fit, and they shall function under t= he command and control of the Director General of Police.

2) Any police officer empowered by the State Government may exercise, within his jurisdiction, all the powers of a Station House Office= r.

3) A Poli= ce Officer so empowered be vested, within his jurisdiction, with the powers and privileges, and be subject to the liabilities of, a police officer.

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19. State Intelligence

1) State police shall have a State Intelligence Department headed by an officer of t= he rank of Additional Director General of Police for collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of intelligence.

2) The St= ate Intelligence Department shall have specialized sections like counter terror= ism, counter militancy and VIP Security, each headed by an officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police.

3) A Depu= ty Inspector General of Police shall supervise two or more sections.

4) There shall be an Inspector General of Police to supervise the work of two or more Deputy Inspectors General of Police.

5) The St= ate Government shall appoint officers of different ranks to serve in the state Intelligence commensurate with the volume and variety of work.

6) The St= ate Intelligence shall function under the command and control of the Director General of Police.

20. Crimi= nal Investigation Department

1) There shall be a Criminal Investigation Department headed by an officer of the ra= nk of Additional Director General of Police for investigating inter-state, inter-district crimes and other specified offences. It shall be a police station having State-wide jurisdiction.

2) To deal with special crimes, it shall have the required number of squads; each head= ed by an officer not below the rank of a Superintendent of Police. =

3) Two or more squads shall be supervised by a Deputy Inspector General of police.

4) One or more Deputy Inspectors General of police shall work under the general supervision of an Inspector General of police.

5) The St= ate Government shall appoint police officers of different ranks and others to s= erve in the Criminal Investigation Department commensurate with the volume and variety of tasks.

6) The Criminal Investigation Department shall function under the command and cont= rol of the Director General of Police

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21. Internal Security Unit

1)      There shall be an Internal Security unit in the State, headed by an officer not below the rank of Additional Director General of Police, to oversee the internal security arrangements in the State in general and to deal with terrorism, leftwing extremism or any other form of militancy in particular. He shall be assiste= d by required number of Inspectors General of Police, Deputy Inspectors General = of Police and other ranks.

2) The Internal Security Unit shall have the following wings;

        &= nbsp;   (i) Operational.

        &= nbsp;   (ii) Logistics.

        &= nbsp;   (iii) Intelligence.

        &= nbsp;   (iv) Investigation.

        &= nbsp;   (v) Technical.

        &= nbsp;   (vi) Analysis.

        &= nbsp;   (vii) Training.

        &= nbsp;   (viii) Administration.

3) The Internal Security unit shall:

(i) have its components in all Ranges and Commissionerates.

(ii) coordinate with= the other State, National or International agencies.
(iii) have adequate budgetary support with state-of-the-art equipmen= t, Information & Communication Technology, mobility and other infrastructu= re.

4) The Additional Director General of Police shall be responsible for preparing and updating Internal Security Schemes and Disaster Management Schemes for the State, Commissionerates, Districts and other urban areas notified.

5) The Government shall establish for each notified area, as an Emergency Response System, a well-equipped control room with adequate information and communication facilities, dedicated network of patrol vehicles and other necessary wherewithal. <= /o:p>

6) The Internal Security Scheme shall:

(i) cover the security of critical infrastructure of the area.=

(ii) contain Standard Operating Procedures for the police to d= eal with different situations.

<= span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%; font-family:"Century Gothic";color:black'>22.<= b> Forest Police

1) There shall be, as many number of Forest Mobile Squads as required, for each one of the reserve forest or any other type of demarcated forest area.

2) Each Forest Mobile Squad shall be headed by an officer not below t= he rank of a Sub-Inspector of Police.

3) The Forest Mobile Squads shall investigate encroachment cases of forest land, offences against wild life and smuggling of forest produce.

4) Forest Police officers shall exercise powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

4) An officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police shall supervise the functioning and work of the Forest Mobile Squads in close coordination with the Forest department officers.

5) An officer not below the rank of an Inspector General of Police sh= all supervise the functions of the forest police, who shall be under the over a= ll control of the Director General of Police.

23. Tourism Poli= ce

There shall be separate tourism police at all the required places und= er the control of Station House Officer of the jurisdictional police station to ensure:

1) Safety and security of tourists.

2) Security of their belongings and documents.

3) Prevention of crimes against tourists

4) Protection of women tourists against eve teasing, stalking or violence.

5) Protection of tourists against unethical practices.

6) Guidance to tourists about the local customs, laws, rules and regulations.

24. Traffic Poli= ce

1) There shall be a traffic wing in every important police station, a= nd exclusive Traffic Police Stations in all cities and towns to regulate traff= ic.

3) Every Traffic Police Station shall be headed by an officer not bel= ow the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police.

4) In the police commissionerates and districts, there shall be as ma= ny posts of Additional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners/Additional Superintendents, Assistant Commissioners/Deputy Superintendents and Inspect= ors of Police, as required, for traffic regulation.

5) There shall be an officer of the rank of Additional Director Gener= al of Police at the State level for research, planning and coordinating traffic management. He shall advise t= he Director General of Police on traffic related matters.

6) The senior most officer in-charge of traffic shall be consulted on= all matters relating to Town Planning by the authorities concerned.<= /span>

7) Wherever infrastructural improvements are being effected, opinion = of the senior most officer in charge of traffic shall be binding on the implementing agency.

8) Whenever any improvements or changes are proposed in traffic regulation by the traffic police, expert opinion shall be taken. Wide ranging public opinion shall = also be obtained and considered.

9) Funds earmarked for traffic management shall be placed at the disp= osal of the respective Commissioner/District Superintendent of Police.

25. Coastal Secu= rity Police

There shall be a separate Coastal Security Police, covering the coast= al areas of the State to enforce the provisions of Coastal Regulatory Zone and other relevant laws.

26. Technical and Support Services

1) The St= ate Government shall create and maintain special or ancillary agencies and technical services necessary for promoting efficiency in the Police Service under the control of an officer of the rank of Additional Director General = of Police.

2) The agencies/services so created shall include a full-fledged Forensic Science Laboratory at the State-level, Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in every Police Range and Mobile Forensic Science Unit in every district in accordan= ce with the guidelines laid down by the Directorate of Forensic Science, the Bureau of Police Research and Development, Government of India and the State Bureau of Police Research and Development.

3) The forensic science establishment shall be headed by an officer of the rank of Inspector General of Police assisted by a Director (Technical) at the state level, a Deputy Director (Technical) at the range level and an Assistant Director (Technical) at the district level.

4) There shall be a Bomb Detection and Disposal Unit headed by an officer of the ran= k of Superintendent of Police at the State level, with its sub units at the Range and District levels headed by Deputy Superintendent of police and Inspector= of police respectively. The units shall be equipped with necessary personnel, transport and gadgets.

5) There shall be a Police Dog Squad at the State level headed by an officer of the = rank of Superintendent of Police with its sub units at the range and district le= vels headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police and Inspector of Police respectively.   The units= shall be equipped with necessary infrastructure, facilities, personnel and dogs.<= o:p>

6) There shall be a Finger Print Bureau at the State level headed by an officer of t= he rank of Superintendent of Police with its sub units at the range and district le= vels headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police and Inspector of Police respectively.   The units= shall be equipped with necessary personnel, gadgets and communication facilities.=

7) The personnel employed in these units shall be trained from time to time to keep abreast of latest developments in their respective fields. They shall adopt state-of-the-art technology.

27. Information and Communication Technology:=

1) There shall be a robust statewide communication network to support the police service.

2) Emergi= ng technologies like; digital forensics, biometrics, DNA profiling, GIS, WAP, = WiFi and WiMax etc., shall be adopted.

3) There shall be an officer of the rank of Additional Director General of Police, assisted by as many Inspectors General of Police, Deputy Inspectors General= of Police, Superintendents of Police, Deputy Superintendents of Police and oth= er ranks including technical personnel, as required, to manage Information and Communication Technology needs of the police service.

28. Recruitment

1) Direct recruitment to the Indian Police Service and Karnataka State Police Service shall be made through the Union Public Service Commission and the State Pub= lic Service Commission respectively.

2) Direct recruitment to Non-Gazetted ranks shall be made thro= ugh a State level Police Recruitment Board <= span style=3D'color:black'>in a transparent and scientific manner.

3) The State-level recruitment board for the Police Sub-Inspec= tor and equivalent ranks shall comprise of;

a) Additional Director General of Police in charge of Recruitm= ent as Chairman;

b) An Additional Director General of Police, nominated by the Director General of Police as member;

c) An Inspector General or Deputy Inspector General of Police, nominated by the Director General of Police as member;

d) Director, Backward Classes Department as member;=

e) Commissioner or Director, Social Welfare Department as memb= er;

f) A Psychologist nominated by the Chairman as member;

g) Inspector/Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of recruitment as Member Secretary.

4) The State-level Recruitment Board may constitute committees for recruitment of other Non-Gazetted ranks, as required.

29. Train= ing

1) Director Gene= ral of Police shall evolve a Training-cum-Education Programme for police person= nel to meet the present and future requirements of the department. The Programme shall incorporate guidelines issued by the State or Union Government. It sh= all achieve the objectives of imparting knowledge, developing professional skil= ls, inculcating the right attitudes and promoting ethical values.

2) Training methodolo= gy shall include regular, distance and online learning.

3) Traini= ng programme shall include: basic, orientation, pre-promotional, specialised a= nd periodical refresher training of appropriate duration for all ranks. <= /o:p>

4) Direct= or General of Police may create additional training centres with the requisite infrastructure in a Commissionerate, Police District, Karnataka State Reser= ve Police Battalion or any other unit.

5) Director General= of Police may depute the trainers to other central or regional police training institutions.

6) The training institutions shall adopt standards and best practices evolved by the Karnataka Police Academy, State Bureau of Police Research & Development, National Police Academy, Bureau of Police Research & Development of Government of India or any o= ther reputed national or international body.

7) There shall be periodical evaluation of training programmes.

8) The training may be outsourced wherever necessary.

30. Appointment = of Directors of State Police Academy, Principals of Police Training Centres and Schools

1) The St= ate Government shall establish a full-fledged Police Training Academy at the State level and required number of fully-equipped Police Training Centres and Schools.

2) The St= ate Government shall appoint a police officer of the rank of Inspector General = of Police to be the Director of the State Police Academy, a Deputy Inspector General of Police to head each Police Training Centre an= d a Superintendent of Police as the Principal of each Police Training Sch= ool.

3) Basic training to the directly recruited Deputy Superintendents and orientation training to the Assistant Superintendents of Police shall be given in the <= st1:place w:st=3D"on">Karnataka Police Academy.

4) The St= ate Government shall appoint in the Police Academy, Training C= entre and School, appropriate number of Police officers with required aptitude, academic qualification, professional competence, experience and integrity.<= o:p>

5) The St= ate Government shall evolve a scheme of monetary and other incentives to attract and retain the best of talent in the faculty of such training institutions.=

6) The St= ate Government shall appoint as permanent faculty persons with academic accomplishments in the fields of law, sociology, psychology, criminology, forensic science, Information & Communication Technology and other subj= ects relevant to police service.

7) The he= ads of these institutions shall be competent to engage, on a temporary basis, s= uch faculty as and when required on payment of adequate remuneration.

Chapter III

Special and Additional Police Officers

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31. Special Poli= ce Officers

1) The St= ate Government, Director General of Police, Inspector General of police in char= ge of a Zone, Deputy Inspector General of police in charge of a Range, Police Commissioner, Superintendent of Police of a District or other unit officer,= may appoint for a period specified in the appointment order, any able-bodied and willing person between the age of eighteen and sixty five years, whom he considers fit, as a Special Police Officer to assist the Police within his jurisdiction.

2) Every Special Police Officer shall, on appointment:

(a) undergo prescribed training and thereafter receive a certificate in a prescribed form;

(b) have the same powers, privileges and immunities and be lia= ble to carry out the same duties and responsibilities as any police officer.

32. Additional Police Officers

1) The St= ate Government, Director General of Police, Inspector General of police in char= ge of a Zone, Deputy Inspector General of police in charge of a range, Police Commissioner, Superintendent of Police or other unit officer, may appoint f= or a period specified in the appointment order, any able-bodied and willing pers= on between the age of 18 and 65 years, whom he considers fit, as an Additional Police Officer to assist the Police within his jurisdiction.

2) Additi= onal Police Officers shall wear uniform and be assigned a rank.

3) Additi= onal police officer shall be paid appropriately.

4) Such appointment shall be for a limited period, specific purpose and special occasion.

5) Any su= ch appointment shall be made only with prior approval of the State Security Commission .

6) No additional police officer shall have any claim to the continuance of the po= st.

7) Additi= onal police officer shall be liable to be discharged at any time by the appointi= ng authority.

Chapter IV

Role, Functions and Responsibilities of Police

33. Role, Functi= ons, Duties and Responsibilities of Police

1) The po= lice shall remain accountable to the law and responsive to the lawful needs of t= he people, abide by conduct rules, comply with prescribed standards of behavio= ur and maintain integrity.

2) The po= lice shall;

(a) uphold the values enshrined in the constitution of India;

(b) protect life, liberty and dignity of people;

(c ) promote and preserve public order;

(d) ensure internal security;

(e) protect public property;

(f) prevent and = detect crimes;

(g) respond promptly and adequately to= all complaints, grievances or information;

(h) prevent and resolve conflicts and promote amity in the soc= iety with community participation;

(i) help people during natural or man-made disasters and assist other agencies in relief and rehabilitation measures;

(j) aid any individual in distress;

(k) prevent accidents, facilitate orderly movement of people or vehicles and control or regulate traffic;

(l) Collect, collate and disseminate intelligence on matters relating to; (i) crime (ii) public order and (iii) safety and security of people or the state;

(m) Take charge of unclaimed property and ensure its safe cust= ody and timely disposal.

3) A police officer shall:

(a) be polite and courteous to the public in general and to se= nior citizens, women and children in particular;

(b) fair and even handed in dealing with conflicting parties;<= o:p>

(c) not discriminate between individuals on the grounds of gen= der, colour, class, caste, creed, religion, political affiliation or any other extraneous consideration;

(d) render necessary assistance to the poor, indigent, physica= lly or mentally challenged persons and such others in helpless condition;<= /o:p>

(e) assist victims of crime or accident and ensure prompt medi= cal aid;

(f) ensure protection to weaker sections and minorities;<= /o:p>

(g) prevent harassment and exploitation of women and children;=

(h) extend permissible assistance to every person in police custody and inform the authorities and others concerned.<= /p>
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1) The St= ate Government may, in emergency situation, notify any specified service to be = an essential service to the community for a specified period, which may be extended from time to time.

2) Upon such declaration, the police shall be competent to enforce it.=

35. Senior police officer performing duties of a subordinate officer=

A senior police officer may perform any duty assigned by law to any officer subordin= ate to him; he may supplement, supersede or prevent any action of his subordina= te, by his own action or that of any person lawfully acting under his command or authority for giving more complete or convenient effect to the law or for avoiding its infringement.

Chapter V

Armed Police Units

36. Armed Police=

There shall be appropriate number of City and District Armed Reserves= and Karnataka State Reserve Police Battalions to aid and assist the civil police in dealing = with group protests, violent disturbances involving breach of peace or law and order, insurgency, terrorist activities and manmade or natural disasters/calamities as well as to discharge such duties that require the presence of armed police, including provision of suitable women components.=

37. Role and functions

The Karna= taka State Reserve Police Battalions shall be a State-level reserve, to be deplo= yed under specific orders of the Director General of Police, or an officer authorized by him, to aid and assist the civil police when there is a need = for deployment of armed police beyond the resources of the district/city police= .

38.<= b> City and District Armed Reserve=

The City = and District Armed Reserve shall function under the control, direction and supervision of the Commissioner and District Superintendent of Police respectively, within his jurisdiction.

39. Organizational Structure of City and District Armed Reserves

1) The Ci= ty and District Armed Police Reserve shall be headed by an officer not below t= he rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Armed Reserve) respectively.

2) The Ci= ty and District Armed Reserve shall be sub-divided into appropriate number of = Companies, platoons and sections headed by officers of appropriate rank.

3) Each Karnataka State Reserve Police Battalion shall have a commandant and an appropriate number of Additional commandants, Deputy Commandants, Assistant Commandants, Reserve Inspectors, Special Reserve Sub Inspectors, Assistant Reserve Sub Inspectors, Armed Police Head Constables and Armed Police Constables.

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40. Organization= of the Karnataka State Reserve Police

1) The Karnataka State Reserve Police shall be headed by an officer of the rank of Additional Director General of Police assisted by one or more Inspectors General of Police under the overa= ll guidance and supervision of the Director General of Police.

2) The Inspector General of police shall be responsible for administration, traini= ng, operational preparedness and welfare of personnel of the battalions in his respective jurisdiction.

3) There shall be a Deputy Inspector General of police for every three battalions.

41. Command of KSRP

The comma= nd structure of Karnataka State Reserve Police shall be as follows:=

1) A Commandant, equivalent in rank to a Superintendent of Police, shall head ea= ch Karnataka State Reserve P= olice Battalion.

2) One th= ird of the battalions shall be headed by IPS officers of the rank of Superinten= dent of police.

3) The Commandant shall be assisted by Deputy Commandants, equivalent in rank to Additional Superintendent of Police, who shall also be the Second-in-Comman= d of the Battalion.

4) Each Battalion shall be divided into appropriate number of Service Companies and= a Headquarters Company, each of which will be headed by an Assistant Commanda= nt, equivalent in rank to Deputy Superintendent of Police.

5) Each Service Company shall have three platoons, each headed by a Reserve Police Inspector.

6) Each p= latoon shall have three sections, each headed by a Reserve Police Sub-Inspector.

7) Each Section shall have an Assistant Reserve Sub-Inspector, Armed Head Constables and Armed Police Constables.

8) Each Headquarters Company shall have a Reserve Police Inspector, Reserve Sub-Inspectors, Assistant Reserve Sub-Inspectors, Armed Head Constables, Ar= med Constables and Followers.

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The perso= nnel shall be recruited as detailed below:

1) The di= rect recruitment to the District/City Armed Reserves and the Karnataka State Res= erve Police Battalions, other than ministerial staff, technical cadres and followers, shall be limited to the ranks of Armed Constable and Reserve/Spe= cial Reserve Sub-Inspector.

2) The minimum educational qualification for recruitment as Armed Constable shall = be Matriculation or equivalent, and the age limit shall be 18 to 23 years. For= the Reserve Sub-Inspectors, graduation shall be the minimum educational qualification and the age limit shall be 21 to 24 years. For scheduled cast= es, scheduled tribes and other backward classes, upper age limit may be relaxed= by two years.

3) There shall be a training reserve and a deputation reserve of a Company’s strength in each City Armed Reserve, District Armed Reserve and Karnataka S= tate Reserve Police battalion.4) Recruitment to the rank of Armed Police Constab= les and Reserve Police Sub-Inspectors for City Armed Reserve, District Armed Reserve and Karnataka State Reserve Police shall be made through a separate Recruitment Committee constituted for the purpose under separate Cadre and Recruitment Rules.

43. Train= ing

There sha= ll be, besides the basic training, periodical mandatory in-service training programmes for the personnel of City Armed Reserve, District Armed Reserve = and Karnataka State Reserve Police in accordance with the training manual to be prepared for the purpose.

44. Deployment

The deployment of the City Armed Reserve or the District Armed Reserve shall be= at the discretion of the Commissioner or District Superintendent of Police res= pectively in accordance with the Karnataka State Reserve Police manual.

45. Adequacy of Arms, Equipment and Accoutrement

The adequ= acy of arms, equipment and accoutrement for the City Armed Reserve, District Ar= med Reserve and the Karnataka State R= eserve Police shall be reviewed annually by the Director General of Pol= ice in consultation with the Additional Director General, Inspectors General of Police of Karnataka State Reserve Police, Commissioners of Police and the District Superintendents of Police concerned.

Chapter VI

Policing Plan

46. Strategic Policing Plan and Annual Policing Plan

The State Security Commission shall draw up a Strategic Policing Plan for a five-year period, duly identifying the objectives of policing sought to be achieved during the period and setting out annual action plans.
(1) The S= tate Government shall:

(a) lay before the State Legislature, within six months of this Act coming into force, the Strategic Policing Plan.

Subsequent Strategic Plans shall, thereafter, be laid before t= he State Legislature every three years.

(b) lay before the State Legislature, at the beginning of each financial year, a Progress Report on the implementation of the Strategic Policing Plan and the Annual Policing Plan that prioritizes the goals of the Strategic Plan for t= he year.

2) The Strategic and the Annual Plans shall be prepared after receiving inputs on = the policing needs of the Commissionerates and Districts from the respective Commissioners and District Superintendents of Police.

3) The Strategic Plan, the Annual Plan and the Progress Report shall be accessible to the public.

47. State Securi= ty Commission

The State Govern= ment shall, within three months of coming into force of this Act, establish a St= ate Security Commission.

48. Composition = of the Commission

The State Securi= ty Commission shall consist of:

(a) Chief Minister/ Home Minister as Chairperson;

(b) Leade= r of the Opposition in the State Assembly as member;

(c) Lokay= ukta as member;(d) A retired Judge of the High Court, nominated by the Chief Jus= tice of High Court of Karnataka as member;

(e) Chief Secretary as member;

(f) Direc= tor, IIM, Bangalore;

(g) Direc= tor General of Police as member secretary.

49. Functions of= the State Security Commission

The State Security Commission shall:

1) Frame broad policy guidelines for promoting efficient, effective, responsive and accountable policing;

2) Set benchmarks for the performance indicators laid down below;

(i) public satisfaction;

(ii) victim satisfaction;

(iii) social justice;

(iv) responsiveness;

(v) operational efficiency;

(vi) accountability;       =

(vii) transparency;

(viii) observance of human rights <= /span>vis-à= -vis police   investigation;

ix) optimum utilization of resources.

3) Review= and evaluate the organizational performance of Police Service in the state as a whole against the Annual Plan, benchmarks set, resources available and the constraints;

4) Prepare a panel of police officers for appointme= nt of Director General of Police and recommend a name.

50. Annual Repor= t of the State Security Commission

The Commission shall, at the end of each year, present a report to the State Government.

(1) The report s= hall be on;

a) its wo= rk;

b) evalua= tion of police service.

2)      The State Government shall lay the Annual Report before the State Legislature in the budget session and thereafter it shall be accessible to the public.

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Chapter VII

Administration

51. Administrati= on of Police Service

The administration of the Police Service throughout the State shall vest in the Director General of Police and in such Additional Directors General, Inspec= tors General, Deputy Inspectors General of police and other officers as appointed under this Act, and in a city/district, in the Commissioner /District Superintendent of Police concerned.

52. Powers and Responsibilities of the Director General of Police

The Direc= tor General of Police shall:

(a) implement the policies, Strategic Plan and the Annual Plan= s; and

(b) administer the Police Service.

53. Police Establishment Board

The composition and functions of the Police Establishment Board shall be as bel= ow:

(1) The B= oard shall be chaired by the Director General of Police and four other senior-mo= st police officers within the police organization shall be its members.

2) The Board sha= ll accept, examine and take appropriate action on the complaints from the poli= ce officers regarding issue of illegal orders:

3) If the matter under report involves any authority of or above the rank of the Dire= ctor General of Police, the Board shall forward such report to the State Security Commission for further action= .

4) The Bo= ard shall recommend names of suitable officers to the State Government for post= ing to all the positions of and above the rank of Superintendent of police, excluding the Director General of Police.

5) The St= ate Government shall act upon the recommendations of the Board.

6) The Bo= ard shall consider and recommend to the Director General of Police, officers of= the rank of Sub-Inspector, Inspector, Deputy/Assistant Superintendent for posti= ng to a Police District/Commissionerate, Range, Zone or Specialized Agency on initial appointment.

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54. Transfer of Sub-Inspectors/Inspectors of Police

The trans= fers of Sub-Inspectors/Inspectors of Police shall be as follows:

1) The Un= it head of a specialized agency shall be competent to effect transfers of Sub-inspector/Inspector of police within his jurisdiction on the recommenda= tion of a Board comprising of all Inspectors General, Deputy Inspectors General = and Superintendents of Police posted in the unit.

2) The Di= strict Superintendent of Police shall be competent to effect transfers of Sub-inspector/Inspector of police within his jurisdiction on the recommenda= tion of a Board comprising of all Additional, Deputy/Assistant Superintendents of Police posted in the District.

3) The Commissioner of Police shall be competent to effect transfers of Sub-inspector/Inspector of police within his jurisdiction on the recommenda= tion of a Board comprising of all the Additional/Joint/Deputy Commissioners of Police.

4) The Ra= nge Deputy Inspector General of Police shall be competent to effect Inter Distr= ict transfers of Sub-inspector/Inspector of police within his jurisdiction on t= he recommendation of a Board consisting of all the District Superintendents of Police.

5) The Zo= nal Inspector General of Police shall be competent to effect Inter Range transfers of Sub-inspector/Inspector of police within his jurisdiction on t= he recommendation of a Board consisting of all the concerned Range Deputy Inspectors General of Police.

6) The Director General of Police shall be competent to effect transfers of Sub-inspector/Inspector or Deputy/Assistant Superintendent of police to or = from any Zone/Comissionerate/Specialized unit on the recommendation of the Board consisting of all the concerned Zonal Inspectors General of Police, Commissioners of Police and the heads of such specialized units.=

7) While effecting transfers or postings, the concerned competent authority shall en= sure a minimum tenure of two years to every officer.

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55. Promotion of State Police officers

The promotion of state police officers shall be done as follows:=

1) Promotion to each rank in the State Police Service shall be based on merit-cum-seniority.

2) There shall be a pre-promotional training and a qualifying examination for each promotion.

3) Police Establishment Board shall be competent to prescribe pre-promotional training and the qualifying examination.

4) The State Government shall formulate a policy to ensure to all personnel at least thr= ee promotions in their career.

56. Training-cum= -Education Programme

The Direc= tor General of Police shall lay down a Training-cum-Education programme for each rank of the service.

57. Financial management

The finan= ces shall be managed as laid down below:

1) The Director General of Police shall prepare Annual Police Budget.

2) All un= it officers shall project their budgetary requirements to the Director General= of Police.

3) The projection shall include an estimate of cost of investigation.

4) Direct= or General of Police shall have full powers for incurring expenditure, includi= ng re-appropriation, as allocated by the Legislature in the budget.=

5) The Director General may delegate financial powers to other ranks.

6) Expenditure on police shall be a plan item in the budget.=

Chapter VIII

Policing in Rural Areas

58. Polic= ing in Rural Areas

1) Police Stations covering rural areas shall be self sufficient in matters of scient= ific aids to investigation, communication facilities, accommodation, amenities, transport and housing.

2) Police Stations in vulnerable areas shall be adequately secured with necessary infrastructure, equipment, manpower and weaponry.

59. Police Beats

The police beats shall be performed as specified below:

1) The jurisdiction= of a Police Station shall be divided into Beats, each covering a cluster of villages to be placed under the charge of a Civil Police Constable or Civil Head Constable for maintaining regular and close contact with the villagers= .

2) The Station House Officer shall ensure that every village in his jurisdiction is regularly se= rved by a beat police officer.

3) Beat Police Officer shall;

(a) liaise with community leaders, Special Police Officers, Additional Police Officers and residents of each village to review crime prevention measures and law and order situation;

(b) collect information relating to activities of subversive, militant, anti-social, de-humanizing, repressive or discriminatory nature in the village and initiate immediate legal action;

(c) maintain watch over suspects, ex-convicts, rowdies, histor= y-sheeters, bad characters and such others;

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(e) record public grievances or complaints and initiate immedi= ate legal action.

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The Stati= on House Officer shall visit every village under his jurisdiction, at least on= ce in a quarter, to review crime, law and order, problems of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, public grievances and other developments. The supe= rior officer shall visit important villages during inspection of police station under his control.

Chapter IX

Policing in Metropolitan, Major Urban & other

Notified Areas

61. Polic= ing in Metropolitan, Major Urban and other Notified Areas=

There sha= ll be Commissionerates for metropolitan cities, major urban and other notified areas.

62. Co= mmissioner of Police:

The Commissioner of Police shall be an officer of the rank of Additional Direct= or General of police for the metropolitan city and Deputy Inspector General of Police or above for major urban and other notified areas, depending on the population, magnitude and complexity of policing. The Government may divide= the jurisdiction into convenient territorial or functional units and appoint on= e or more Additional, Joint, Deputy and Assistant Commissioners to assist the Commissioner of Police in discharge of his duties.

63. Power= s, functions and duties:

The Commissioners of police shall function under the overall control and direct= ion of the Director General of Police. The Government shall appoint Financial, Legal and Technical Advisors to assist the Commissioners of Police. The Commissioner of Police shall exercise the powers and duties of a District Magistrate under the provision= s of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and such other Acts. Any officer subordinate to the Commissioner of Police not below the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police shall exercise all the powers and duties of an Additional District Magistra= te, under the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on his appoint= ment by the commissioner of police as an Additional District Magistrate. Any off= icer subordinate to the Commissioner of Police not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police shall exercise all the powers and duties of an Execu= tive Magistrate, within his jurisdiction, under the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on his appointment by the commissioner of police a= s an Executive Magistrate.

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64. Constitution of Police Divisions, Police Sub-Divisions and Police Stations:=

The State Government, in consultation with the Director General of Police, shall:

(i) constitute appropriate number of Police Divisions within each Commissionera= te;

(ii) divi= de each such Police Division into two or more Police Sub-Divisions and each Sub-Division into two or more police stations; and,

(iii) def= ine the limit and extent of such Police Divisions, Police Sub-Divisions and Pol= ice Stations;

65. Officers in charge of Police Divisions, Sub-Divisions and Stations

The polic= e divisions, sub-divisions and stations in a Commissionerate shall be manned as follows:=

1) Each Police Division shall be under the charge of a Deputy Commissioner of Polic= e, who may be assisted by one or more Assistant Commissioners of Police.<= /o:p>

2) Each Police Sub-Division shall be under the charge of an Assistant Commissioner = of Police who may be assisted by two or more Inspectors of Police. =

(3) Each Police Station shall be under the charge of an Inspector of Police who may = be assisted by two or more Sub-Inspectors of Police and other ranks.

66. Policing to be Integral = Part of Urban Planning

While planning for developmental activity in any area notified, the concerned agency shall con= sult the Commissioner or Superintendent of Police, as the case may be, to assess= the likely impact on the safety and security needs of the citizens and other policing requirements. His suggestions, based on such assessment, shall be = an integral part of such plan.

67. Liaison and Coordination with other Government Agencies

To ensure= proper liaison and coordination between the police, local bodies and other departm= ents of the government whose functioning impacts the safety, security and convenience of citizens, the State Government may, by notification, constit= ute a body.

Chapter X

Community Policing

68. Community Policing

The Commissioner of Police or the Superintendent of Police shall ensure effecti= ve community policing through Citizen Committee, Programmes involving the children & youth and Helpline Desks;

1) The Citizen Committe= e:

(a) For every police station, there shall be a citizen committee comprising of respectable residents of the area.

(b) It shall have a fair representation of gender, class, soci= al group, profession and other segments of the society.

(c) It shall meet at least once in a quarter.

(d) Station House Officer, Circle Inspector and Sub-Divisional Police Officer shall attend the citizen committee meetings.

(e) The meetings shall be open to public.

(f) The committee shall identify the existing and emerging pol= icing needs of the area.

(g) Station House Officer shall take into account such needs f= or preparing the annual action plan.

(h) Station House Officer shall report to the Citizen Committee the action taken on the plan.

(i) Station House Officer shall explain the reasons for any inadequacies or failures noticed by the committee.

(j) Station House Officer shall, through the citizen Committee, create public awareness on any issue concerning policing.=

2) (i) Programmes involving children:

(a) Prevent child labour.

(b) Rescue abandoned, runaway and destitute children.

(c) Prevent forced or induced beggary by children.<= /span>

(d) Prevent child trafficking.

(e) Protect children from being engaged for unethical purposes= .

(f) Prevent female infanticide.

(g) Prevent child abuse.

(h) Educate children on policing.

(i) Train children in traffic rules and regulation.=

(ii) Programmes involving youth:

        &= nbsp;   (a) Promote the concept of ‘young friends of police’.

        &= nbsp;   (b) Impart civilian rifle training.

        &= nbsp;   (c) Train aspirant youth for police jobs.

3) Helpline Desks:

a) Helplines for women, children and the aged

b) May I Help You kiosks.

KARNATAKA POLICE ACT 2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter III

Special and Additional Police Officers

Chapter VII

Policing in Metropolitan, Major Urban & other

Chapter X