• Dr Shivalingappa S Angadi

An integral part of any nation's justice system is its police force. The word "police" is most often used to describe state-sanctioned officers whose job it is to keep the peace and enforce the normal criminal code. In addition to preventing and detecting crimes, modern-day police also assist with public welfare tasks such as enforcing traffic laws, managing crowds at public events, assisting fire departments and flood rescue groups, and mediating small disputes. But that's not all this article is about; it also covers other aspects of policing. An overview of police reforms in India is what this article is intended to do, as the title suggests. What problems does the Indian police force have to deal with? How exactly are these difficulties to be addressed? These will form the backbone of this study report moving forward. Keywords: Police Reforms , INTRODUCTION A turning point in India's eventful and lengthy history came on August 15, 1947, when India's independence was proclaimed. However, freedom from colonial rule was not the ultimate goal. The leaders of the independence movement were not only fighting for a new government; they were also fighting for a new social order. The leaders had a goal of restoring human dignity, guaranteeing civil rights, re-establishing community peace, and providing justice for everyone. They also wanted to eliminate economic and social disparities and eliminate poverty and unemployment. These ideas and beliefs were officially codified in India's Constitution on January 26, 1950. The Constitution's Preamble, Articles Concerning Fundamental Rights, and Clauses Outlining State Policy, are essentially reflective of the visions. The founders of India's Constitution put all their faith in democratic rules to bring about the desired results. States have primary authority over law enforcement under the Constitution. That's why all 29 states have their own separate police departments. To help the states enforce the law, the federal government may keep its own police force. So, it keeps certain additional law enforcement agencies to do specialised tasks such as gathering information, conducting investigations, conducting research, maintaining records, and conducting training, in addition to its seven primary police forces. Upholding the law, conducting criminal investigations, and maintaining public safety are the basic responsibilities of police units. To do their jobs effectively, police forces in densely populated countries like India need substantial resources, including trained officers, modern equipment, and reliable means of communication and transportation. Furthermore, they need accountability for bad performance or abuse of authority, along with favourable working conditions (including limited working hours and promotion opportunities) and the operational flexibility to appropriately carry out their responsibilities. Focusing on the most critical issues confronting the Indian police force, this paper provides a concise overview of its organization force today. In addition to "Roadmap for implementation of Police Reforms" and "Central Armed Police Forces/Organisations," Ongoing investigations of the Standing Committee on Home Affairs concern various aspects of the organisation and management of both federal and state police agencies. The state's police force is a vital part of its justice system. When people talk about "police," they usually mean state agents whose job it is to keep the peace and enforce the ordinary criminal code. A police officer is defined as a someone who is employed to carry out duties that they would willingly accomplish if they were so inclined, as stated in the Royal Commission on the Police Powers and Procedures 1929. In modern use, "police" refers to the executive branch of a state's civil force that is responsible for protecting the public and implementing laws meant to reduce crime. In addition to preventing and detecting crimes, modern-day police also assist with public welfare tasks such as enforcing traffic laws, managing crowds at public events, assisting fire departments and flood rescue groups, and mediating small disputes.

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"POLICE REFORMS IN INDIA A CRITICAL ANALYSIS ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 6, page no.h691-h700, June-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2506788.pdf

"POLICE REFORMS IN INDIA A CRITICAL ANALYSIS ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 6, page no. pph691-h700, June-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2506788.pdf