The document provides an overview of the police system in India. It discusses that the word "police" comes from Latin and refers to citizenship and administration. The key duties of the police force are to preserve public order, investigate crimes, and maintain security in the community. The police system has its origins in ancient times as guards of kings, and the Police Act of 1861 established it under British rule. While the police system aims to prevent crime and support domestic peace, it also faces flaws like corruption, failure to properly handle cases, poor infrastructure and inadequate training. Solutions discussed include implementing Supreme Court guidelines, providing modern equipment, and increasing women's representation in police stations.

1. Police System in India
PRESENTATION BY-
ABHINAV , AMAN , RAKESH ANAND,
KRISHNAPAL , RIZWANA , YASASVI.

2. WHAT IS POLICE ?
 The word ”POLICE” comes from Latin politia ,meaning
“citizenship, administration, civil polity”.
 Police force is a constituted body of persons empowered by
the state to enforce the law , protect property, and limit civil
disorder.
 Duties and responsibilities:
1) Preserve public order.
2) Investigate crimes.
3) Maintain a feeling of security in community.

3. HISTORY OF POLICE IN
INDIA
 Ancient times (guards of kings).
 “POLICE ACT 1861” by the British empire.
 Contemporary India.

4. BENEFITS OF POLICE SYSTEM
 Prevent crime.
 Domestic peace and tranquility.
 Meet community needs.
 Security of the country.
 Enforcing and supporting laws.

5. FLAWS IN POLICE SYSTEM
 Prone to corruption.
 Failure to register crimes.
 Delay or refusal to investigate.
 Poor infrastructure.
 Inadequate training.
 Inefficient deployment of personnel.

6. Examples
Misuse of power by
politicians.
Janmaitri Suraksha
Program -Kerala.

7. Problems & Solutions
 Working under corrupt
politicians.
 Insufficient resources.
 Constables: inappropriate
working environment ,
low-pay scale, at most
promoted to assistant sub-
inspector level
 Implementation of law
given by supreme court (PIL
1996).
 Modern equipments,
contingency fund.
 Ex-Janmaitri program.
single level entry /
enhanced facilities for
constables.

8.  Lack of women
population in police
force
 Lack of faith of public in
police.
 Ex-janmaitri program.
 30% reserved seats for
women in all police
stations.
 Innovative
schemes/programs.
Problems & Solutions

9. References
 Satyamev Jayate
season-02 episode-02
 www.satyamevjayate.in
 www.timesofindia.com
 “Broken System” by
Naureen Shah & Leonard
h. Sandler

10. Thank You
QUESTIONS?