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Create and maintain a feeling of security

Provide all possible help to people in situations arising out of natural or
human-made disasters, as first responders

To take charge, as a police officer on duty, of all unclaimed property and

take action for their safe custody and disposal in accordance with the

procedure prescribed

To train, motivate and ensure the welfare of police personnel

Inventory or list of main police duties

A concise list of the primary police duties can be made in the following way:

Investigation-related duties and jobs

Crime prevention and preservation of peace and security

Crime detection work

Order maintenance and security jobs

Enforcement of social legislation, minor, major and special acts

Collection of intelligence

Democratic and election-related duties

Natural calamities, disaster management and emergency duties

Maintenance of police records

PRO duties

Assistance to other departments
Miscellaneous tasks and functions

Conclusion

The Indian Police Service is one of the three All India Services whose cadre
can be employed by both, the Union Government and individual states. The