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{{short description|Indian state police force}} | {{short description|Indian state police force}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date= | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}} | ||
{{Infobox law enforcement agency | {{Infobox law enforcement agency | ||
|agencyname = West Bengal Police | |agencyname = West Bengal Police | ||
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|commonname = | |commonname = | ||
|abbreviation = WBP | |abbreviation = WBP | ||
|logo = | |logo = West_Bengal_Police_Logo.png | ||
|logocaption = West Bengal Police Logo | |logocaption = West Bengal Police Logo | ||
|badge = | |badge = | ||
|badgecaption = | |badgecaption = | ||
|flag = | |flag = West Bengal Police Flag.png | ||
|flagcaption = Flag of West Bengal Police | |flagcaption = Flag of West Bengal Police | ||
|imagesize = | |imagesize = | ||
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|subdivname = | |subdivname = | ||
|subdivdab = | |subdivdab = | ||
|map = IN-WB.svg | |map = IN-WB.svg{{!}}border | ||
|mapcaption = West Bengal Police Jurisdiction Area | |mapcaption = West Bengal Police Jurisdiction Area | ||
|sizearea = {{convert|88752|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}} | |sizearea = {{convert|88752|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}} | ||
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|hqlocmappoptitle = | |hqlocmappoptitle = | ||
|sworntype = | |sworntype = [[Gazetted Officer (India)|Gazetted Officer]] | ||
|sworn = | |sworn = 200 IPS officers<ref>http://wbpolice.gov.in/wbp/Common/WBP_IPS_Posting_new.aspx</ref> | ||
|unsworntype = | |unsworntype = | ||
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|minister1name = [[Mamata Banerjee]] | |minister1name = [[Mamata Banerjee]] | ||
|minister1pfo = [[Department of Home (West Bengal)]] | |minister1pfo = [[Department of Home (West Bengal)]] | ||
|chief1name = | |chief1name = Virendra, IPS | ||
|chief1position = [[Director General of Police|DGP]] | |chief1position = [[Director General of Police|DGP]] | ||
|parentagency = [[Department of Home (West Bengal)]] | |parentagency = [[Department of Home (West Bengal)]] | ||
|child2agency = [[CID West Bengal]] | |child2agency = [[CID West Bengal]] | ||
|child3agency = | |child3agency = [[Counter Insurgency Force]] | ||
|child4agency = | |child4agency = | ||
|child5agency = | |child5agency = | ||
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* [[Howrah Police Commissionerate]] | * [[Howrah Police Commissionerate]] | ||
* [[Siliguri Police Commissionerate]] | * [[Siliguri Police Commissionerate]] | ||
===Police ranks=== | ===Police ranks=== | ||
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===SVSPA=== | ===SVSPA=== | ||
The '''Swami Vivekananda State Police Academy (SVSPA)''' is the state level police training institution catering to the training needs of West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police. The Academy conducts basic training for DSP Probationers, Cadet Sub-Inspectors of both Armed & Un-Armed branches and Recruit Constables for West Bengal Police and also for Warders and Inspectors of Correctional Services, Sub- Inspectors and Sergeants of Kolkata Police.The Academy also conducts Pre-promotional training for Constables, Asst. SI's and SI's for their promotion to the next rank besides conducting various short in- service training courses on different professional issues. | The '''Swami Vivekananda State Police Academy (SVSPA)''' is the state level police training institution catering to the training needs of West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police. The Academy conducts basic training for DSP Probationers, Cadet Sub-Inspectors of both Armed & Un-Armed branches and Recruit Constables for West Bengal Police and also for Warders and Inspectors of Correctional Services, Sub- Inspectors and Sergeants of Kolkata Police. The Academy also conducts Pre-promotional training for Constables, Asst. SI's and SI's for their promotion to the next rank besides conducting various short in- service training courses on different professional issues. | ||
SVSPA is well equipped with in-house faculty members both for academic indoor training and outdoor training. Besides, a number of eminent faculty members from different disciplines take classes for the training programs. These include academicians, experts from Forensic Science Medicine, scientific officers/experts from Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) & Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), lawyers, judicial officers and senior police officers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theprotector.in/svspa-the-seedbed-where-future-cops-grow/|title=SVSPA: The Seedbed Where Future Cops Grow|date=29 May 2017|work=theprotector.in|access-date=15 Feb 2019}}</ref> | SVSPA is well equipped with in-house faculty members both for academic indoor training and outdoor training. Besides, a number of eminent faculty members from different disciplines take classes for the training programs. These include academicians, experts from Forensic Science Medicine, scientific officers/experts from Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) & Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), lawyers, judicial officers and senior police officers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theprotector.in/svspa-the-seedbed-where-future-cops-grow/|title=SVSPA: The Seedbed Where Future Cops Grow|date=29 May 2017|work=theprotector.in|access-date=15 Feb 2019}}</ref> | ||
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*[[Excalibur rifle|OFB Excalibur Rifle]] - 292 unit on order.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/city/kolkata/Excalibur-muscle-for-Bengal-police/articleshow/53565435.cms|title=Excalibur muscle for Bengal police|author=The Times of India |date=6 August 2016|work=timesofindia.com|access-date=6 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nyoooz.com/kolkata/563893/excalibur-muscle-for-bengal-police|title=Excalibur muscle for Bengal police |last=NYOOOZ|date=6 August 2016|work=nyoooz.com|access-date=6 August 2016}}</ref> | *[[Excalibur rifle|OFB Excalibur Rifle]] - 292 unit on order.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/city/kolkata/Excalibur-muscle-for-Bengal-police/articleshow/53565435.cms|title=Excalibur muscle for Bengal police|author=The Times of India |date=6 August 2016|work=timesofindia.com|access-date=6 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nyoooz.com/kolkata/563893/excalibur-muscle-for-bengal-police|title=Excalibur muscle for Bengal police |last=NYOOOZ|date=6 August 2016|work=nyoooz.com|access-date=6 August 2016}}</ref> | ||
*[[Revolver]]s <ref name="wb police"/> | *[[Revolver]]s <ref name="wb police"/> | ||
*[[Pistol Auto 9mm 1A]] <ref name="wb police"/> | *[[Pistol Auto 9mm 1A]]<ref name="wb police"/> | ||
*[[AK 47]] <ref name="wb police"/> | *[[AK 47]]<ref name="wb police"/> | ||
*[[Heckler & Koch MP5]]<ref name="wb police"/> | *[[Heckler & Koch MP5]]<ref name="wb police"/> | ||
*[[Sterling Submachine Gun]] : Indian Version | *[[Sterling Submachine Gun]] : Indian Version | ||
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== See also == | |||
* [[Kolkata Police Force|Kolkata Police]] | |||
* [[CID West Bengal|West Bengal CID]] | |||
==Notes== | |||
{{reflist|group=note}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.wbgov.com/E-Gov/ENGLISH/DistrictInfo/TopicDistFrame.asp?From=PS List of all West Bengal police stations from the West Bengal govt's official site] | * [http://www.wbgov.com/E-Gov/ENGLISH/DistrictInfo/TopicDistFrame.asp?From=PS List of all West Bengal police stations from the West Bengal govt's official site] | ||
* [http://www.cidwestbengal.gov.in Criminal Investigation Department, West Bengal] | * [http://www.cidwestbengal.gov.in Criminal Investigation Department, West Bengal] | ||
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