Karnataka State Police

FAQs

ORGANISATION :

 1.  May I know the  Organisational set up?

The State Police is headed by the Director General and Inspector General of Police.  He sits at Police Headquarters, Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore. There are several wings in the Department. 

 2.  How do I identify a Policeman. ? 

A Police Officer is generally  identified by the khakhi uniform he wears. Traffic Police wear white shirt over khakhi pants.  A metal number is displayed on the slouch hat worn by the Constables and Head Constables.  It identifies the person. They also display the name plate on the chest.  Identity card is issued to every serving police officer.   

A higher rank  officer can be identified by his peak cap, the stars he wears on his shoulders and  the name plate displayed above his shirt pocket.

Deputy Superintendent of Police and higher ranks wear a blue whistle chord. Lower rank officers wear a yellow chord. The Police officers ofand above the rank of District Superintendent of Police can be distinguished by their peak cap which displays letters "IPS" and the "IPS" shoulder badge. 

 2. ARREST 

1.  What is arrest ?

     Arrest is curtailing the free moment of an individual - done usually by the police. 

2.  When can police arrest me?

Under the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) certain offences are classified as cognizable   offences.  If a person commits such an offence he may be arrested.  Arrests can be made as a preventive measure also. 

3.  What are my rights when police arrest me ?

      a. You are entitled to know the reasons for your arrest.

      b. You can demand giving information of your arrest to your relatives/friends.

      c. You can seek the assistance of your advocate.

      d. If the offence for which you are arrested is bailable,  you can demand for your

          release on bail.

     e. You can demand yourself  to be medically examined. 

4.  What is lock-up ?

Lock-up is a place in a police station where arrested persons are kept till they are produced   before the Magistrate.    

5.  Can I seek to meet my relatives and friends while in lock-up ?

     Yes, you may. 

6.  Can I demand food from my home while in lock-up ?

     Yes, you may.  

7.  Being a women can I be called to the Police Station by the Police ?

No!   Your statement may be recorded at your residence or place of work in the presence of your relatives/friends.  If you are an accused person,  you may be arrested and brought to the Police Station but only in the presence of  a Women Police Officer.  Feel free to visit the police station on your own either to complain,  to give information,  to identify stolen or recovered property or for any other reason. 

8.  What are summons, warrant and  police notice ?

    Summons is a notice issued by the court to the persons to appear before the court on the specified date.    

Warrant is an order issued to the police by the presiding officer of a Court for arresting the persons named and to produce them before the court on or before a specified date.   

   Police notice is  issued by the police officer to any person for the purpose of  knowing certain   facts about an offence or to produce any documents pertaining to the crime. It is also issued to persons to assist the police as witnesses during investigation like while seizing certain articles/documents or drawing up inquest report in an unnatural death or a murder case etc., 

3. FIRE ARM :

 1. Do I need  license to possess a fire arm ?

     As per Indian Arms Act an individual has to have a license to possess a fire arm. 

 2.  How do I obtain license to possess a fire arm ? 

     Apply in the prescribed application form;  

    (i) To the concerned Commissioner of Police, if  you are residing in     Bangalore/Mysore/Hubli-   Dharwad Cities.

    Otherwise,

    (ii) To the Deputy Commissioner of the district/Tahsildar of the Taluk. 

3.  What type of fire arms can I possess ?

All types of small arms except automatic weapons like machine guns, SLR, AK 47, AK 56 and prohibited bores like 0.38 revolver, 0.45 revolver and 9 MM Pistol. 

4.  Who can train me in using fire arms ?

Apply to the District Police Office (DPO) or to the Police Commissioner (in Bangalore, Mysore and Hubli - Dharwad Cities).  They will make arrangements for training  you. 

4.  EMPLOYMENT:-

    1.Can I seek employment in Police and at what levels ? 

    Levels of entry into Police Department are:- 

    (i) Police  Constable                   

   (ii) Sub Inspector of Police                    

   (iii) Dy. Superintendent of Police/ACP/ASP