Rajasthan Police

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The Rajasthan Police is the law enforcement agency for the state of Rajasthan in India. The Rajasthan Police has its headquarters in the Jaipur, the state capital. The motto of the force is "committed to serve".^[4]

History

History of Indian police under British rule is marked by a series of attempts to introduce more advance standards of conduct and integrity and to raise the tone of the force by improving the pay and prospects of its members. The reconstruction of police was a step towards the improvement of the administration of criminal justice in India. Rajasthan was formed by the merger of the erstwhile princely states so there is great demand of good quality security services because previously no United public administration services existed. The security and the police forces of the former princely states varied in composition, functions and administrative procedures. Following the merger, the police forces of the princely states united as of January, 1951.^[5]

Organisational structure

Rajasthan Police is headed by the Director General of Police (DGP). The DGP is assisted by the staff officers of the rank of ADGP, IGP, DIG, AIG, SP. Rajasthan Police is governed by the Department of Home, Government of Rajasthan. The State Police is divided into several divisions, units, zones, ranges for better administration.^{[citation needed]}

Hierarchy

Gazetted Officers

• Director General Of Police (DGP)
• Additional Director General of Police (ADGP)
• Inspector General of Police (IG)/ Commissioner (In Commissionerate)
• Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)/ Joint Commissioner (In Commissionerate)
• Superintendent of Police (SP)/ Deputy Commissioner (In Commissionerate)
• Additional Superintendent of Police (ADSP)/ Additional Deputy Commissioner (In Commissionerate)
• Assistant Superintendent of Police(ASP)/ Assistant Commissioner (In Commissionerate)
• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) / Sub Divisional Police Officer / Assistant Commissioner (In Commissionerate)

Non-gazetted Officers

• Inspector of Police/ Circle Inspector
• Sub Inspector of Police(SI)
• Assistant Sub Inspector of Police(ASI)
• Head Constable (HC)
• Senior Constable (SC)
• Police Constable (PC)

Recruitment and service

Recruitment is generally through the

As of 2023 the Rajasthan Police employed 110,153 persons.[7]

Insignia of Rajasthan Police

Gazetted Officers

Indian Police Service gazetted officers rank insignia^[8][9][10]

Insignia

Rank

Director General of Police

Additional Director General of Police[a]

Inspector General of Police

Deputy Inspector General of Police

Senior Superintendent of Police[b]

Superintendent of Police

Additional superintendent of police

Assistant Superintendent of Police

Assistant Superintendent of Police (Probationary for two years)

Assistant Superintendent of Police (Probationary for one year)

Abbreviation

DGP

ADGP

IGP

DIG

SSP

SP

Addl. SP

ASP

ASP

ASP

Note 1: The equivalent rank to the three-star ASP in deputy superintendent of police (DSP/DySP), which is not a gazetted rank and contains the respective state police service's acronym in insignia, such as OPS for Odisha Police Service. Note 2: Mangaluru, Jalandhar, Warangal etc.

Non-gazetted officers

Indian Police non-gazetted officers rank insignia ^[11][12]

Insignia

No insignia

Rank

Inspector

Assistant inspector[c]

Sub-inspector

Assistant sub-inspector

Head constable[d]

Police Naik[e]

Police constable

Abbreviation

INSP/PI

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.

Present scenario

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Over the years Rajasthan Police has firmly and professionally dealt with bandits (

In 1952, the Government of Rajasthan decided to raise a special force that could not only be deployed along the border but also assist the civil police in combating the dacoity menace. The first headquarters and training centre was established at Bharatpur in 1952 and five battalions received training there. These men, some ex-soldiers drawn from the State forces and some from places outside Rajasthan, were a part of the first 5 battalions of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary. Each battalion consisted of 6 companies and one company remained at the battalion headquarters. These battalions were then dispatched to the border areas of Sriganganagar, Raisinghnagar, Barmer, and Jaisalmer. One unit was stationed at Ghat Gate, Jaipur to check dacoity. Within a year of its inception, the RAC proved its worth both on the border and within the State by successfully carrying out its various duties.^[14]

The members of RAC displayed gallantry and high sense of morale on occasions that required courage, perseverance, and devotion to duty. Its men battled against all odds, combating not only the enemy but also facing the rigours of the desert areas devoid even of the bare necessities of life. The RAC continued as a temporary force until 1958, there after it was made permanent. From that year up to the late 1970s more battalions of RAC were raised as per the situation and the need. India saw two wars with Pakistan and one with China and there was unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, NEFA, as well as Mizoram. RAC battalions were dispatched to these sensitive areas and earned accolades for their courage and efficiency.

In 1962, two companies were taken out of each unit and the 6th Battalion was formed. More battalions followed in the subsequent years. Later, seven of these RAC battalions were merged with the Border Security Force and two with the Central Reserve Police Force. Over a period of time, increasing criminal tendencies, subversive political activities, communalism and violence, have all led to the worsening of the law and order situation all over the country. Rajasthan could not remain unaffected.

Hence, the need was felt to create a special task force, familiar with modern techniques necessary to deal effectively with communal disturbances. In 1998, a Special Task Force, along the lines of the Rapid Action Force of CRPF, was formed to maintain peace in the sensitive districts of Rajasthan. These companies are trained and fully equipped to handle riots. The training imparted to the select RAC companies is decided as per requirements. There are 3 companies of RAC, which have drawn expert swimmers from various R.A.C. battalions and are being trained for flood relief work.

The 67 years of RAC's existence have been full of legendary stories, of heroic encounters, of gallant men and their dare devilry. One story that is still related with considerable pride is about the unforgettable encounter with dacoits in Thor village of Dholpur - it lasted for 18 hours. The outcome thirteen dacoits held and no casualties on the RAC side.

As on today fifteen battalions of RAC including one special battalion formed by only female Constables Specially trained Unit named Hadi Rani Mahila Battalion (14 regular battalions + 1 Mahila battalion) and a sole battalion of MBC are there in the State as State paramilitary force. Out of these 14 battalions of RAC, 11 battalions are deployed in Rajasthan while 3 are in Delhi.

List of RAC Battalion Units

• First Battalion – Jodhpur
• Second Battalion – Kota
• Third Battalion – Bikaner
• Fourth Battalion – Jaipur
• Fifth Battalion – Jaipur
• Sixth Battalion – Dholpur
• Seventh Battalion – Bharatpur
• Eighth Battalion – Delhi
• Ninth Battalion –
  Tonk
• Tenth Battalion – Bikaner
• Eleventh Battalion – Delhi
• Twelfth Battalion – Delhi
• Thirteenth Battalion – Jail Security
• Fourteenth Battalion – Bharatpur

See also

• Mewar Bhil Corps
• Indian Police Service
• Rajasthan Police Academy
• Rajasthan Police Service
• Rajasthan Administrative Service
• Rajasthan Public Service Commission
• Police forces of the states and union territories of India

Notes