The Thiruvananthapuram City Police is the police force of the city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It has the primary responsibilities of law enforcement and investigation within the limits of Thiruvananthapuram. It is headed by the Police Commissioner of Thiruvananthapuram, who is generally an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer holding the IG rank.[4] There is currently 24 police stations in the city. White Patrol and mobile units are in operation and their movements are supervised by marshal units.
Thiruvananthapuram City Police Mobile App, also known as TCP app, or iSafe, is the official mobile application for the citizens and public by the Thiruvananthapuram City Police.
Organisation
Office of the Commissioner of Police, Thiruvananthapuram City
The Thiruvananthapuram City Police is headed by a Commissioner of Police (CP), officially designated as the District Police Chief, Thiruvananthapuram City. The CP is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, typically holding the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP) or Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). The Commissioner is assisted by Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), with the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP). Each DCP is in charge of a specific area of responsibility: Law and Order & Traffic, Administration & Crimes, Security.
Law and Order
The Law and Order is incharge of a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). The DCP is responsible for maintaining peace and order, managing protests and public gatherings, and handling law and order situations. The DCP (L&O) oversees the functioning of police subdivisions and individual police stations.
For administrative purposes, the city is divided into four police subdivisions: Cantonment, Fort, Shanghumugham, and Cyber City. Each subdivision is headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), who holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DYSP). Each police subdivision encompasses several police stations within its jurisdiction. There are 24 police stations in Thiruvananthapuram city. Each police station is headed by a Station House Officer (SHO), who holds the rank of Inspector of Police. Each police station has a defined territorial jurisdiction and is responsible for maintaining law and order, crime prevention, and criminal investigations within its designated area. The SHO is assisted by Sub Inspectors (SIs), Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASIs), Senior Civil Police Officers (SCPOs) and Civil Police Officers (CPOs).
City Traffic Police
The Thiruvananthapuram City Traffic Police, responsible for traffic enforcement and traffic management in the city limits. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, (L&O and Traffic) supervise its activities.
For operational purposes, the traffic division is split into two subdivisions: Traffic North and Traffic South. Each subdivision is headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) and consists of several traffic enforcement units (Traffic PSs) led by Inspectors or Sub-Inspectors.
Administration and Crimes
A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) manages administrative functions, including personnel, training, and resources. The DCP also supervises the District Special Branch (intelligence), District Crime Branch (special crime investigations), District Crime Records Bureau, and the Narcotic Cell (narcotics crime prevention). Each of these special units is headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).
District Headquarter (DHQ) Camp
The District Headquarters, Thiruvananthapuram City (DHQ), is the Armed Reserve Police unit of the City Police. The DHQ provides armed personnel to assist the local police in maintaining law and order, managing public events, riot control, disaster response, and VIP security.
This unit consists of 4 police subdivisions and 24 police stations. This unit is responsible for law and order maintenance as well as prevention and detection of crimes.
Traffic unit
This unit consists of two subdivisions. This unit manages the traffic in the city.
Control Room
District Armed Reserve
This is the reserve force of Thiruvananthapuram City Police to assist the Local Police.
Narcotics cell
This unit is responsible for the controlling of narcotics and drugs.
Crime Detachment
This unit investigates some special cases.
City Special Branch
This unit provides intelligence inputs to City Police.
Dog Squad
This unit is responsible for the training of police dogs and their fitness.
Mounted Police
This unit is responsible for the training of horses and their fitness.
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