Mizoram Police

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Mizoram Police
Emblem of the Mizoram Police.
Emblem of the Mizoram Police.
AbbreviationMRP
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionMizoram, IN
Mizoraminindia.png
Jurisdiction
Governing bodyHome Ministry, Government of Mizoram
General nature
  • Local civilian police
Operational structure
HeadquartersPHQ, Khatla, Aizawl, Mizoram
Agency executive
  • Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh IPS, DGP
Parent agencyHome Department, Govt. of Mizoram
Website
police.mizoram.gov.in

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

Administration[]

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. S. B. K. Singh, IPS. Mizoram is divided into ELeven Districts, Each District is headed by one Superintendent of Police.

Insignia/Ranks of Mizoram Police[]

Indian State Police Gazetted Officer Rank Insignia[1][2][3]
Insignia Assistant Superintendent of Police.png Deupty Superintendent of Police.png
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 Police Inspector insignia.png Assistant Police Inspector.png Police Sub-Inspector.png Assistant Sub-Inspector.png Head Constable.pngPolice Head Constable.png
 Police Naik.pngSenior Police Constable.png 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 chevrons may vary according to the different rules of several distinct Indian State Police services.


Ranges[]

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 development[]

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 Department[]

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 7(seven) divisions viz. Chemistry, Questioned Document, Ballistics & Toolmarks, Fingerprint, Photography, DNA/Serology and Toxicology, 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]

Vehicles[]

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
Tata Telcoline  Republic of India Used by MAP and MRP Riot Police
Tata 407 Tow Truck  Republic of India Tow Truck Used by the Traffic Department
MizoramPolice407Tow truck.jpg
Tata Sumo Armoured  Republic of India Special Used by Escorts and Special Units
Royal Enfield Electra 350  Republic of India Used by Traffic Police Department
Renault Duster  France Used by top Police Officials-
 Japan Used by Traffic Department-
 Republic of India Patrol Jeep|Officials Used by Multiple
Tata Xenon  Republic of India Patrol Jeep|Officials Used by Multiple

Weapons[]

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
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 / Used by Mizoram Armed Police and Commandoes
Bren LMG  United Kingdom Squad Automatic Weapon 7.62 NATO Used by Mizoram Armed Police
 United Kingdom Sub Machine Gun 9mm Used by Mizoram Armed Police

Recruitments[]

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 (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.

Notes[]

  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.

References[]

  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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