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Mizoram Police

Template:Infobox Law enforcement agency

The Mizoram Police Force is the law enforcing agency of the state of Mizoram, India.

AdministrationEdit

The administrative control of Mizoram Police vests with the Home Minister of Mizoram who holds the portfolio of Home Minister. The supervision and coordination of Police is done by the Home Department, Govt. of Mizoram. The force is headed by Mr. Devesh Chandra Srivastva IPS. Mizoram is divided into ELeven Districts, Each District is headed by one Superintendent of Police.

Insignia/Ranks of Mizoram PoliceEdit

Indian State Police Gazetted Officer Rank Insignia[1][2][3]
Insignia    
Rank Additional Superintendent of Police Deputy Superintendent of Police
Abbreviation Addl. SP DSP/Dy. SP
  • Note: Gazetted officers belonging to Indian State Police Service(s) lie between ranks DSP and SP.
  • Officers usually undergo training at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy are awarded IPS to attain Assistant SP rank (1 year of service) but this varies from state to state.
Indian Police Non-gazetted Officers Rank Insignia [4][5][6]
Insignia           
    No insignia
Rank Inspector Assistant Inspector[note 1] Sub-inspector Assistant Sub-inspector Head constable[note 2] Senior Police Constable
Police Naik[note 3]		 Constable
Abbreviation INS API SI ASI HC SC PC
  • Note: Colour pattern and size of chevron may vary according to the different rules of several distinct Indian State Police Services.



RangesEdit

Mizoram Police has Two Police Ranges Namely Northern and Southern Ranges, which are headed by a Deputy Inspector General of Police Northern and Southern respectively.[7]

Ranges Districts DIGP Station
Northern Range Aizawl District, Kolasib District, Mamit District, Champhai District, Khawzawl District, Saitual District and Serchhip District Lalbiakthanga Khiangte, IPS Aizawl
Southern Range Lunglei district, Lawngtlai District, Siaha District and Hnahthial District Rajneesh Gupta, IPS Lunglei

Training and developmentEdit

Mizoram Police has two (2) Training Centres. The two training centres are at Mualvum and Thenzawl. Currently, Police Training Centre Thenzawl is the active training centre for its general employees. Officer cadres are sent for training at North East Police Academy (NEPA).

General Basic training courses are for nine (9) months.

Mizoram Police under Police Modernization Scheme runs Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems which links every Police station in Mizoram through Wide Area Network (WAN).

Forensic Science DepartmentEdit

Government of Mizoram established Forensic Science Laboratory under the administrative control of Police Department Vide Notification No. A/12034/1/97-HMP dated 31/7/2000. Forensic Science Laboratory, Mizoram started functioning initially with only one division i.e. chemistry, Mizoram FSL now have 8(eight) divisions viz. Chemistry, Questioned Document, Ballistics & Toolmarks, Fingerprint, Photography, DNA/Serology, Toxicology and Cyber Forensics, and headed by Director rank Forensic Scientist. The Laboratory was upgraded to a full-fledged Directorate in March, 2015 which is in par with the guidelines of National Human Rights Commission.[8]

VehiclesEdit

Vehicle Country of origin Type Notes Picture
Tata Sumo Victa   Republic of India Patrol Car Used by City Police Patrol
Maruti Gypsy   Republic of India Escorts|Patrol Car Used by Multiple
Mahindra Bolero   Republic of India Patrol Jeep|Officials Used by Multiple
Hyundai Verna   South Korea Official Car
Tata Telcoline   Republic of India Riot Vehicle Used by MAP and MRP Riot Police
Tata 407 Tow Truck   Republic of India Tow Truck Used by the Traffic Department
 
Tata Sumo Armoured   Republic of India Special Used by Escorts and Special Units
Royal Enfield Electra 350   Republic of India Patrol Bike Used by Traffic Police Department
Renault Duster   France Official Car Used by top Police Officials-
Suzuki Gixxer 250   Japan Patrol Bike Used by Traffic Department-
Mahindra Bolero Pikup   Republic of India Patrol Jeep|Officials Used by Multiple
Tata Xenon   Republic of India Patrol Jeep|Officials Used by Multiple

WeaponsEdit

Weapon Country of origin Type Calibre Notes Picture
Glock 19   Austria Sidearm 9mm Parabellum Used by City Police, Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes
Pistol Auto 9mm 1A   Republic of India Sidearm 9mm Used by City Police, Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security
1A1 Self Loading Rifle (Indian version of FN FAL)   Republic of India Standard Issue Rifle 7.62 NATO Used by Mizoram Armed Police
INSAS   Republic of India Standard Issue Rifle 5.56 NATO Used by Mizoram Armed Police
AK47 AKM AKMS   Russia Standard Issue Rifle 7.62×39mm Used by Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes
Heckler & Koch MP5   Germany Sub Machine Gun 9mm Parabellum Used by Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes
Colt M4   United States of America Assault Rifle 5.56 NATO Used by VIP Security and Commandoes
Brügger & Thomet APR

   Switzerland

Sniper Rifle 7.62 NATO / .308APR Used by Mizoram Armed Police and Commandoes
Bren LMG   United Kingdom Squad Automatic Weapon 7.62 NATO Used by Mizoram Armed Police
Sterling Sub Machine Gun   United Kingdom Sub Machine Gun 9mm Used by Mizoram Armed Police

RecruitmentsEdit

Entries are done at the following ranks:
1. Constables / Lady constables, Sub Inspectors and Lady Sub inspectors: Appointment done through Mizoram Police Recruitment Board.
2. Mizoram Police Service: Officers selected through Mizoram Public Service Commission (Group-A) etc. Examination conducted by Mizoram Public Service Commission [1] are appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police.
4. Indian Police Service: Officers selected through Civil Service Examinations conducted by Union Public Service Commission [2] are appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police or higher.

NotesEdit

  1. ↑ This rank only exists in the Maharashtra Police.
  2. ↑ Shoulder insignia rank only used in the Maharashtra Police.
  3. ↑ Shoulder insignia rank only used in the Maharashtra Police.

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ "Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "Governance of Kerala Police". Kerala Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ "Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ "Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ "Governance of Kerala Police". Kerala Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ↑ "Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ https://police.mizoram.gov.in
  8. ↑ "Mizoram Forensic Science".

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