The history of Chennai Police dates back to 1659 when the British rulers employed Pedda Naik to protect the then city of Madraspatanam. Today, the Police Force of Chennai plays a significanr role in maintaining the law and order conditions of the city.
Commissioner of Police leads the entire Police Force of Chennai city. Known as the Additional Director General of Police, the Commissioner is responsible for keeping a peaceful environment within the city of Chennai. The post of Inspector General of Police is headed by the Additional Commissioner of Police who assists the Commissioner.
Departments of Chennai Police
The Chennai Police houses a number of departments each of which is responsible for administering a separate field of operation. The Police Departments of Chennai are as follows:
- Armed Reserve
- Chennai City Traffic Police
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- The Mounted Police
- Anti Vice Squad
- Public Relations Officer
- Police Radio Branch & Technical Cell
- Central Crime Branch
- Dog Squad
- Motor Transport
- Finger Print Bureau
- Secretariat Security District
- Cyber Cell
- Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad
- Photo Section
- Crime Records Bureau
- Intelligence Section
- Estate Welfare & Community Policing
- Shorthand Bureau
There is a public discussion forum of Chennai Police wherein the common people can come and present their grievances. Those who want to post their opinion and comments about the performance of the Police of Chennai can do the same by browsing its own website. The number of the Chennai Police Control Room is 100. The emergency numbers of various other departments of the Police can be found from its web portal.
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