Question

Role and functions of superintendent of police

Answer 1

They also have an important public relations role to perform. They act as a link between the Superintendent of Police and the Sub- Inspectors and Inspectors. Inspector of Police is the Head of police circle. He is responsible for the maintenance of law and order, and control of crime

Answer 2

Police Administration at the district level is carried out by the chief of the district police, called Superintendent of Police, who is responsible for the maintenance of law and order, and other law enforcement activities. Technically, Superintendent of Police functions under the overall control of the Collector. He and his subordinate officers, in practice, enjoy operational autonomy in the discharge of their functions.District Police work under the Superintendent of Police. He is always a member of the Indian Police Service and wields a great amount of power and prestige in the district. He is accountable to the Head of the range police that is Deputy Inspector General of Police for the maintenance of law and order in his district. He is also responsible to the Director General of Police at the State Headquarters. The Superintendent of Police (S.P) is responsible for the efficiency, morale and discipline of the police force in the district. He collects information about various aspects from the entire district and communicates the same to the State Government along with his own assessment. The Superintendent of Police is primarily responsible for the maintenance of law and order, and prevention of crime. He is empowered to take preventive measures to ensure peace in the district. He has to make adequate police arrangements during fairs and festivals as well as elections and agitations. If he apprehends untoward situations, he can advise the Collector to promulgate prohibitory orders and even to clamp curfew. He controls crime by patrolling, investigating and taking preventive measures. He also supervises the operations of
crime and special branches working under him. He has many personnel and
organisational responsibilities like adequate Supply of arms, vehicles, uniform etc.
He also has responsibilities regarding matters of training, promotion and discipline
of the staff, maintaining financial property etc. He is the link between police
organisation and people's representatives at the district level. He maintains cordial
and friendly relations with people. In the district where important urban centers are
located, he has responsibilities of regulating traffic and receiving VIPs. Thus, the
SP occupies a pivotal and a powerful position not only in the district police
organisation but also in the District Administration itself. The Additional
Superintendent of Police assists him. The later helps him in his day-today general
administration. Deputy Superintendents of Police, Circle Inspectors of Police, Sub-
Inspectors of Police, and Head Constables and Police Constables assist him in the
enticement of law and order at various levels. To assist him in undertaking his
functions professionals and technical units are also placed at his disposal.

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