1765. (I) The Criminal Investigation Department comprises of the following branches :
1. Corps of Detectives
2. Training
3. CID-Forest
4. CID-Food Cell
5. Economic Offences
(ii) The Criminal Investigation Department is headed by an Officer of the rank of Director General of Police who is assisted by officers of the rank of Addl. Director General of Police/Inspector General of Police, Deputy Inspector General of Police and officers of other ranks. This organisation is under the overall administrative control of the Director General & Inspector General of Police.
(iii) The Inspector General of Police, COD assists the DGP COD in the supervision of investigation of the cases taken over by the COD and also exercises control over the administration of the office of the CID. He supervises the work of the DIG-CID and also oversees the investigation work of the various squads of the COD, reviewing the progress of the investigation at various stages.
(iv) The Deputy Inspector General of Police, CID is the Chief Administrative Officer of the CID. He exercises supervision over the various branches of the CID administration and also closely supervises the work of the Superintendents of Police and other officers of the COD squads. He will guide the Investigating Officers in their work of investigation and also ensures expeditious and proper disposal of cases.
CORPS OF DETECTIVES
1766. The Corps of Detectives was established during the year 1974 by the Government of Karnataka in Order No.229/PEG/73, dated 15.4.1974.
1767. The Government have established the Corps of Detectives in the Criminal Investigation Department for investigating major crimes and cases involving economic and financial offences which would require special knowledge of both law and investigation. The main objective of the establishment of the Corps of Detectives is to achieve maximum results in the detection of crimes and also to inspire public confidence in police administration.
1768. (I) With the establishment of the Corps of Detectives the following eight squads were formed in the first stage to take up the investigations of the cases entrusted.
1. Homicide Squad
2. Burglary Squad
3. Fraud Squad
4. Counterfeit Squad
5. Arms & Explosives Squad
6. Vice Squad
7. Anti-smuggling Squad
8. Special Enquiry Squad
(ii) Subsequently the Anti-Dowry Cell and three Anti-Dacoity Squads were created in addition to the eight squads mentioned above, specially to deal with dowry death cases and the menace of dacoity.
1769. As the COD is an exclusive investigating agency only cases entrusted by the Government of Karnataka and the Director General & Inspector General of Police of Karnataka State shall be taken up for investigation. Further as per the Government Order cases of the following nature are being automatically taken up for investigation by the COD
1. Custodial death
2. Dowry death
3. Gun running and counterfeit currency
The classes of crime to be investigated by the COD
1770. The COD will ordinarily deal with crimes of the following nature :
(a) Currency note forgery case;
(b) Cases of counterfeit of coins;
(c) Cases of professional poisoning;
(d) Theft of Government arms and ammunition and illicit trade in arms;
(e) Important cases in which foreigners are concerned (including cases of international criminals and traffic in women by foreigners) ;
(f) Cases of dacoity/robbery or house breaking and theft of a peculiar nature which indicate the work of an adept gang not previously noticed or accounted for by the local Police.
(g) Cases of fraud, theft or cheating of a peculiar nature which affect more than one District ;
(h) Cases of smuggling of opium, cocaine and other narcotics of an Inter-State nature;
(i) Important conspiracy cases whose ramifications extend to several districts ;
(j) Gang cases ;
(k) Pornography ;
(l) Any serious crime which appears to have a political motive, including all offences connected with arms and explosives which are suspected to be of a political nature ;
(m) Dowry death cases
(n) Serious dacoity cases involving interstate dacoit gangs
(o) Cases of such a complicated and sensational nature as in the opinion of the Government or the Director General & Inspector General of Police call for investigation by the COD.
1771. The distribution of the classes of crimes among the squads is as follows :
1. Homicide Squad
(i) Murder and murder for gain under (m) of Order 1770.
(ii) Cases of professional poisoning.
2. Burglary Squad
(i) Dacoity, robbery, House Breaking and Thefts falling under Order 1770.
(ii) Thefts and theft of antiques falling under (f) or (g) of Order 1770.
(iii) Gang Cases.
3. Fraud Squad
Economic Offences, fraud, cheating, misappropriation and criminal breach of trust falling under (g) of Order 1770.
4. Counterfeit Currency Squad
(i) Forged currency notes.
(ii) Counterfeiting of coins.
5. Illicit Arms and Explosives Squad
(i) Theft of Government arms and ammunition and illicit trade in arms.
(ii) Any serious crime which appears to have a political motive, including all
offences connected with arms and explosives which are suspected to be of a
political nature.
(iii) Manufacture and sale of illicit arms and explosive substances.
6. Vice Squad
(i) Important cases in which foreigners are concerned (including cases of International criminals and traffic in women by foreigners).
(ii) Abduction of women.
(iii) Pornography
(iv) Kidnapping and maiming of children for begging.
(v) Activities of 'call girls' and night clubs.
(vi) Offences under the Excise Act, M.V. Act, Untouchability Act, Habitual Offenders Act, S.I.T. Act and E.C. Act.
7. Anti-smuggling Squad
Smuggling of contraband articles like narcotics, drugs, LSD, Hashish, Indian foreign liquor, gold, cloves etc. and foreign goods.
8. Special Enquiries Squad
All Confidential enquiries entrusted to the CID by the Director General of Police and the government, regarding complaints and allegations made against persons and institutions.
9. Anti-Dowry Cell -
The Anti-Dowry Cell deals mainly with the investigation of dowry death cases and other related matters.
10. Anti-Dacoity Squads
The Anti-Dacoity Squads combat the menace of dacoity and take up for investigation specific cases of dacoitees which involve the operation of inter-state criminals. The squads were stationary for the purpose of mobility one each at Bellary, Gulbarga and Bangalore so that their assistance would be available to the respective Range Inspectors General of Police in the detection of dacoity cases.
1772. The Director General of Police, COD, will have overall discretion to reallot cases to any specific Squad where the investigation comes in the purview of more than one Squad. The Inspector General of Police, COD and the Deputy Inspector General of Police, CID also have similar powers.
DUTIES OF SUPERINTENDENTS OF POLICE AND OTHER OFFICERS
1773 (i) Superintendent of Police
The Superintendent of Police in-charge of the squad will be completely responsible for the proper and effective working of his squad. He will see that the records and documents to be maintained are kept up-to-date. He will personally supervise the progress of investigation, issue instructions and submit all prescribed returns to his superiors. He will visit scenes of occurrence and direct investigations. In important cases he will take up personal investigation. He should attend as many trials at Sessions as is possible in cases pertaining to his squad.
(ii) The Deputy Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent of Police
He will assist the Superintendent of Police in the functioning of the Squad both in the office and in the field. He will be responsible to the Superintendent of Police for the efficient working of the subordinate staff. He will also take up cases for personal investigation when directed to do so. He should attend the trials at sessions in cases pertaining to his squad.
(iii) Police Inspectors/Women Police Inspectors
The Inspectors of Police form the main core of the Corps of Detectives in taking up personal investigations and enquiries. They shall submit case diaries promptly and such returns as are prescribed from time to time to Deputy Superintendent of Police/Superintendent of Police. They will be held fully responsible for the investigation and detection of the cases entrusted to them.
(iv) Sub-Inspectors
The Sub-Inspectors will not only assist the Inspectors but also be given cases for personal investigation. They will submit their case diaries of their personal investigation promptly to the Deputy Superintendent of Police/Superintendent of Police. When assisting the Police Inspectors, their reports will be sent to the concerned Police Inspector.
(v) Head Constables and Police Constables
Head Constables and Police Constables will be utilised by the Investigating staff for normal field work like locating witnesses, intelligence duties, execution of process and such other functions as would otherwise consume the valuable time of a busy I.O. It is to be stressed that they are a part of the Investigating Team and should not to be utilised as personal orderlies.
Diaries
1774. 1) The Superintendent of Police will submit monthly diary through the Deputy Inspector General of Police, CID and Inspector General of Police, COD, to the Director General of Police, COD. The Deputy Superintendent of Police/Assistant Superintendent of Police will submit their weekly diaries to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, CID, through their Superintendents of Police.
2) The Police Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors will write the daily diary and submit a copy to the Superintendent of Police through the Deputy Superintendent of Police whether in headquarters or out in the field for investigation. The remarks of the superior officers on the daily diary will be communicated to the concerned in memo form and compliance obtained.
3) Head Constables and Police Constables will maintain note books to indicate the duties performed by them each day and produce them for check by the supervisory officers.
OTHER OFFICERS ATTACHED TO THE C. I. D.
1775 1. Legal Advisers
Legal Advisers are posted to the Criminal Investigation Department by the Director of Prosecution to render legal assistance in the investigation and prosecution of cases. All Investigating Officers and other Officers will meet them often personally and discuss their cases during the stage of investigation and will continue to consult them on legal matters throughout till the final disposal of the cases. The Legal Advisers will give written opinion on any matter referred to them by the Director General of Police, COD/Inspector General of Police, COD/Deputy Inspector General of Police, CID, and the Superintendents of Police of the Criminal Investigation Department.
2. Auditors
Senior and junior Auditors are attached to the CID to assist the Investigating Officers in cases of fraud, misappropriation and others. They shall assist in the auditing and giving of expert advice in cases brought to them by the IOs and also referred to them by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, CID/Inspector General of Police, COD and Director General of Police, COD.
Ministerial Staff
1776. The ministerial staff will be under the overall control of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, CID and their work will be supervised by the Assistant Administrative Officer. Allocation of Stenographers and Typists will be done by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, CID.
Posting Of Officers to the CID
1777. 1) The Director General of Police, COD will get the Personal Confidential File of the Offices and after scrutinising them will draw up a panel of names of Officers who are considered fit for being posted to the COD. Such list together with the personal confidential files will be sent to the Director General & Inspector General of Police, who after interviewing the concerned Officers will make a final selection in consultation with the DGP, COD/Commissioner of Police and Range Inspectors General of Police and order the posting.
2) While considering the case of Inspectors of Police, Sub-Inspectors of Police and other ranks the following general rules shall be followed in the selection of staff:
(a) Police Inspectors - The Director General of Police, COD, Training & Economic Offences will annually call for the Confidential Personal Files of the Police Inspectors from all the IGP of Ranges and the Commissioner of Police, Bangalore including those working in the Intelligence and other Units subject to the following conditions :
1. They should not be above the age of 52 years.
2. They should not have been overlooked for promotion as Deputy Superintendent of Police. In addition, the Director General of Police, COD will call for the personal confidential files of Sub-Inspectors brought on the select list as fit for promotion to the rank of Police Inspectors.
(b) Sub-Inspectors of Police
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, CID will annually call for the confidential personal files of Sub-Inspectors from the Ranges and the Commissioner of Police, Bangalore including those working in Intelligence and other Units subject to the following conditions :-
(i) They should not be above the age of 52 years.
(ii) They should have put in atleast 5 years of service
(iii) Sub-Inspectors found unfit for promotion to the rank of Police Inspector
should not be considered.
(iv) Preference will be given to those who are trained in Central Detective Training School and other specialised courses and the best cadet of each batch of Sub-Inspector cadets in the Karnataka Police Academy, Mysore.
(c) Head Constables
The DIG-CID will obtain from the Superintendents of Police, a list of Head Constables suitable for being posted to the Corps of Detectives subject to the following conditions. Preference will be given to those who are recipients of medals for investigation and detection, and
(i) they should not be above the age of 52 years,
(ii) only such names as are on the promotion list are to be obtained,
(iii) 10 names from each district and 30 names from the Commissioner of Police, Bangalore, and 10 each from the other Commissionerates should be obtained.
The DIG-CID will draw up a panel of Head Constables for being posted to the Corps of Detectives.
(d) Constables
The DIG-CID will select Police Constables for the Corps of Detectives subject to the following conditions. Preference will be given to those who are recipients of medals for investigation and detection.
(i) They should be in the age group of 30 to 50 years with a clean record of service.
(ii) A panel of names may be drawn up after calling for 10 names from each district and 30 names from the Commissioner of Police, Bangalore, and 10 names each from the other Commissionerates.
(iii) The final panel will be sent to the DG & IGP who in consultation with the concerned officers will issue the order or posting.
Dress Order
1778. Except on ceremonial occasions officers and men of the Criminal Investigation Department should not use uniform and should not salute while greeting their superiors and others.