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. 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.
Hierarchy Commissioner of Police (CP) Additional Commissioner of Police (Addl.CP) Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Subordinate officers Inspector of Police (IP) Sub-Inspector of Police (SI) Assistant Sub Inspector of Police (ASI) Senior Civil Police Officer (SCPO) Civil Police Officer (CPO) + Thiruvananthapuram City Police Structure, Insignia, and Equivalent Ranks Post/Designation Abbreviation Insignia Equivalent IPS/State Police Rank Description Commissioner of Police CP IGP or DIG Head of the city police force Additional Commissioner of Police Addl.CP DIG Assist the City Police Commissioner on various tasks. The post is currently vacant. Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP SP In charge of Law & Order and Traffic, Crimes, Administration, Security, etc. Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP ASP / DySP Heads a police sub-division or special unit;
Units The City Police consists of following units: Law and order unit 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. District Crime Records Bureau This unit keeps the records of the criminals. Foreigners Registration Office This unit is keeps records of foreigners. Tourist Police Provides help to the tourists visiting the place and to maintain law and order at tourist spots. Women Police (Vanitha Cell)
List of Police Stations Sn Station name Sub division1Cantonment Police StationCantonment Subdivision2Museum Police Station3Vanchiyoor Police Station4Peroorkada Police Station5Vanitha (Women) Police Station6Fort Police StationFort Subdivision7Thampanoor Police Station8Pettah Police Station9Poojappura Police Station10Kovalam Police StationShanghumugham Subdivision11Nemom Police Station12Medical College Police Station13Sreekariyam Police Station14Mannanthala Police Station15Kazhakootam Police StationCyber City Subdivision (Kazhakootam)16Vattiyoorkavu Police Station17Valiyathura Police Station18Vizhinjam Police Station19Vizhinjam Coastal Police Station 20Thiruvallam Police Station21Thumba Police Station22Ponmudi Police Station23Cyber Crime Police Station, ThycaudSpecial / Other UnitsTraffic Enforcement Unit, PattomCity Traffic Division
See also Kochi City Police Kerala Police
References
External links Official website of the Thiruvananthapuram City Police