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research in the laboratory. A particular division of the police takes care
of photography, fingerprint identification, filing records, etc.

Constitutional duties of the Police

The National Police Commission set up by the Government of India in 1977

prescribes the following responsibilities of the police:

Promote and preserve public order

Investigate crimes

Identify problems and situations that are likely to lead to crimes

Reduce opportunities for the commission of crimes

Aid and cooperate with other relevant agencies

Aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm

Create and maintain a feeling of security in the community

Facilitate orderly movement of people and vehicles

Counsel and resolve conflicts and promote amity

Provide other appropriate services and relief to people in distress

Role and functions of the Police

Some of the characteristics and features of the police are as follows:

Uphold and enforce the law impartially

Protect liberty, life, property, human rights and dignity of citizens

Promote and preserve public order

Protect internal security and public property

Prevent crimes and opportunities for the commission of crimes

Accurately register all crimes