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595, CHAPTER 47. WELFARE AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. Weurans. U91, Police Relief and Welfare Fund.—(a) There is a Relief and ‘Welfare Pund for the State Police Force, rales for which are given in Appendix 60. In special circumstances help ia given from this Fang to ‘those Police officers who are members of this Fund. 20 per cent of | the collection of the district is kept in that district in Amenity Fund from which prompt help can be given and 70 per cent is sent to Police Relief and Welter Find. ‘Every year, the Government also gives adequate grant to he (®) Additional collection of money for welfare fund shall be done in following ways :— () The amount obtained by silo of cartridge empties. @) The amount, which is avilable by say of admigion fos st the time of Police ‘and sporis and shows of miscellaneous progremmes of entertainment (after obtaining orders of Government), 119%. Bihar Police Children's Rducational Stipend Fund, 1961—This jaa branch of Police Relief and Welfare Fund and a principal amount taken from the relief fund is invested in long-term fixed deposits in Banks and its interest is utilized for_ giving suitable scholarships for higher tech nical education to deserving children of police officers. 1198. Police clubs—In order to provide temporary accommodation | at the district headquarters station to Police officers of the same or other districts visiting the station on duty or on transfer, and lo to provide is to police oficers who have become members, police labs taay be opened at the beadquarters stations of districts in the State in Government quarters, Such Police clubs will be private institutions snd their internal management will be carried out according to their respective roles by 9 managing commitiee headed by Superintendent of Police (See A . 1194. Games ond sports committee —(o) A Central Committce concerned with games and sports shall be sct up In Police departinent, membership of which shall be a8 follows :— (1) Inspector-Genersl—Chairman. Q) Additional Inspector-General, Armed Police. 598, (@ Seniormoat Dopuly Tnapector-General (at headquarters) (4) One reprosentative of Bihar branch of Indian Police Service ‘Association. (5) One representative of every range. (6) Assistant to Tnspecior-General.incherge of Welfare—Seeretory. () The amount sanctioned hy Government for gamex and sports shall he allotted to headgnarters or other districts and units, etc. after considers- tion by this committee. 1195. Competitions in sports of police foree ot the State sball be arranged by the Central Committee. Inter-district Hockey, Football and Volley Ball competitions should be specially arranged. “The Inspector- General shall issue separate orders concerning competitions, ‘The Tnapestor- tious conducted by Home Ministry should also be included in thie (also see rule 638). 1198. Shreo Krishna Polive Bal Vidyalaya,—This school is situated at ‘Husaribagh and it shall be controlled by the working committee of Relief and Welfare Fund, Detailed rules ia this conection are given in Appendix 1, 1107, The Bihar Police Co-eperative Banks.—Th iv a Dank of Police Officers of the State which is run according to the rules of Co-operative Department and from this bank, Police offers of and below the rank of Inspectors may objain loans on proper interest. 1198, Special Relief Plan.—The Police oftcers shall bo given special grunt in addition to pension according to the scale prescribed in Bihar Government memo. no. 2/P'1.903/T1-Home (Police—11652, dated 4th December 1071 for dents, disability or injury in the course of their duties. ‘The expenditure shall be met from bndget head "*255-Police—Welfare of Polics employees—Reliet from Police Welfare Fund”. 1199, (a) Messes and Canteens—At the headquarters of every district in which there is a demand, a police mess and/or canteen will be opened with a view to afford nutritious and wholesome diet _ primarily to Police reeraits and slso for other members of the constabulary with nominal profit. Government will provide an advance of funds required for the purchase of utensils, furniture, ete. (b) Croperatice Store —‘Thore shall In a Co-operative storo: also. with the canteen from awhere the articles for daily use shall be sold to. Police olicers. 597 (0) ‘The canter and the store shall be run by the managing committee of the district police club, Only s small amount of money is in the hands of the person running them and the remaining amounts shall be 2eposited ia any local hank. At the same. time, the general rules seceunts shall also be enforced and it shall be audited from time to time. (@) The canteen shall slap be utilized in the form of welfare centre where the children and family members of officers of Police and ministerial cadre shall have opportnnity of lenrning handicrafts (ee Appendix. 90). 1900. Amenities fuyd—An Amenities Pund shall bo kept in every istrict Police headquarters trom funds provided in rule 191. ‘This fand shall be controlled by the managing committee of the police club. In this fund, the profits earued by the canteen and store shall also be deposited. No Joan on any condition may be made arial from this fand) to, any Foliceofieer of and above the rank of Deputy Superintendent ot, Police Any expenditare or lan alove Rs. 800 from thi fond will requ the prior ‘of Dopnty Inspector-General. ules connected with this fund for maintenance of cash book, ete. shall be framed hy the Head Clerk and Accountant, N B—No otter deduction shall be made trum the slacks of the meters of Ue Police forse consoened esvept be Police Relic! np Welfare Fund, Paliso Club end the Sports Pund, the Art two of which are wlastary. 3201, Reallonehip lth retire Poi ant Minister Oia officers shall keep in foush with retired police officers Ferpective jerieditions cad shel attempt to, maintain friend mnahip thet: In particulay the Subdivisional Police Officers end his sub ordinates shall seek their co-operation whenever their knowledge or experience is likely to prove useful. 3) AN ‘ier (6) An index of sueh retired officers shall be maint din the office of the Superintendent who shall endeavour to sustain their interest in police work by extending to them such courtesies as invitations to conferences, ‘ceremonial parades and the like. * (o) If possible, a rally of retired officersanay also be held oceasionally for which Government may sanction fands. 4202, Publio Retations—Thete shall be a Public Relatione branch in {he lfc of Taspecter-General and in the ofice of every | Superintendent, ‘The Assistant Deputy Superintendent at headquarters shall be incharge of his section in the office of the Superintendent. : 598 1208. Prest.—It shall be the special duty of this section to collect information from Superintendents and keep contact with the press. All work of Public Relations shall be done here so that the general public should have correct knowledge of the facts concerning potice. This section shall also xgive information to the press about any special crime without divulging its Secret clues. ‘The object should be to ensare that newspaper correspondents obtain correct information eoncerning any erime from this section before sending the news for publication in the newspapers, ete. 124. Press Conferenre—In the office of Inspector-General, a press conference may be called periodically in which information concerning police force shall he given to newspaper correspondents. At the district level the Saporintendent may in urgent matters contact the press directly if it cannot wait for the monthly press conference in the office of District Magistrate (see rules T10 and 711), 1205, Magazine—The Public Tolations section of the office of Thapector- General shall publish every quurtor a police magazine in which statistics conrsrning crimes and important articles concerning departmental work of members of the Police force shall be given. : 1206. At the training headquarters and training centres, a mayazine hall be published every three months on matters concerning training. 1207. ‘The maguzine shall also contain articles of olficers of other depart ments of the State Government and educational institutions and respectable persons. - 1208. Crime exhibition —Under the anspices of the Criminal Tnvestiga- tion Department arrangements shall be made for setting up of an exhibition every year nt suitable places of assemblage in the Stato, In these exhibi- tions the general public shall be made to know as to how the Police force can help the public, what essistance is required by the force from the public tind whist sre the special facts concerning investigation and detection of enses of special types. For this work, a separate section shall he kept in the Criminal Investigation Department and for his assistance the Government shall provide some experts and other officers. Th thie exhibition, emphasis shall also be given on matters eonceming traffic control. 1200. (a) For obtaining co-operation from public it is necessary thet the Police Band arranges display of band at public places from time to time for entertainment. In addition to"this, games and cultural functions “and ‘competitions shall be arranged by district police club. (b) Whenevor there ie increase in crimes or problems concerning observance of law arise, 1 general meeting with selected members of public shall be called ia the ofice of Superintendent. In this, exchange of views + ghall be made oa control of crime so that full cooperation of public may be available [see rule 10(c)]. 599) CHAPTER 38, COMPLAINTS AND CORRUPTION ENQUIRIES. Conratnts. 1210. (a) Written complaints.—All types of complaints received against Police amd ministerial officers whether réceived in Police office by Superin- fendent or by his subordinate shall be entered in a separate confidential receipt register daily and dealt with by the Superintendent personally. (0) Complaint Fook —This stall be maintained in P.M, Form no, 208 in all offices and should be readily available to the members of the public who should be encouraged to record their notes and in particular, if) they have any complaint against an officer aubordinite to the officer concerned. Arrangements shonld also he made to ensure that the remarks recorded. therein are not seen by any subordinate personnel. (0) As fat a8 possible the officern after personal contact with the persons whose names find entry in the complaint book should record « brief note on the nature of the business or requests or grievances. Tn some eases, they may send a dnplicate copy of this note to the office for further action and watch disposi of the matter. ‘The same prosedare mayb followed in cass of other visitors including subordinate Police olficers who do nob like to enter their names in the complaint book and are granted interviews by superior officers, Interviews granted te visitors, who come merely to seek ordinary information, ete, may however be excluded from the scope of these orders. (@) The inspecting officers should check these records to seo how these matters have been disposed of and how public relations wre being main- tained. A monthly statement in P.M, Form no. 205 should bo submitted by Superintendent to Depnty Taspector-Genera} Inspector-Genoral indicating the number of complaints received and the manner of their disposal. ‘The Iatter should ee that the complaints are not kept pending for long 1211. Complaints received at police-stations or Circle Tnapectors' offices should ba reeited by the senotmeel cfbcer preseat who shouls emadistely inform their superior officers as per rule 50(e) and also report devalopmenta in personal or weekly confidential diaries. Enguiny. 1212. Annonymous petitions —No enquiry should be made on annony- ‘mous or pseadonymous petitions even though it may contain seemingly some ‘specific materinls. These may in appropriate cases be communicated 40 the officers soncerned and his comments obtained, if necessary. 600 It there is any doubt about any signed complaint as to whether it is gemine or pseudonymous an enquiry may be made only on this particular it and to this limited extent. ‘Gh suet chock HE a fo ‘that the ‘signatare is genuine, further action should be taken on the basis of « genuine ‘signed complaint a8 per rule 1213, _ 1218, Open enquiry—Normally, « confidential enquiry may bo made fn the ease of genuine complaints (other than those taken cognizance of under the Criminal Procedure Code) and when specific facts are likely 10 ‘emerge, then an open enquiry in presence of the complainant may be held preferably by an oflicer two ranks higher than. the oficer complained against with the prior approval of his next superior officer. ‘The latter should also keep in view that no harm is done to a complainant by the delinquent oficer be bowoont tila, If compinoane does ast want Ri leenihiy to te ‘isclosed and it is felt that the enquiry will not suffer in sbsence of such details, a mere purport of the complaint may be given to the officer making enquiry, : Conneriox Exoumners. 1214. Vigilance cell.—The responsibility of checking corraption will continue to rest with tho hesds of departments and the Vigilance Department is only intended to ruploment end asst them in their frie. Yor thie pose, a Vigilance Cell shall be set up in the office of Inspector-General see role 1216). 1215 Annual return —The deteils regarding submission of annual return are given in rule 1041. Tn case of disproportionate assets the Superin- tendont shall make preliminary departmental enquiry and bring suitable casea to the notice of Inspectar-General for taking help of the Vigilance Department [ree nate to rule 706(b)). 1916. Annual enguiry—An annaal enquiry in regard to integrity willbe made about each afficer of the rank of Sub-Inspector and Inspector by senior officers. Some of these reports may be test-checked by officers sent from the Inspector-General’s Vigilance Cell: _N. B When caly a consdeatil enquiry is made agelnah » wuparioe Polioa ofloat by ‘an officer subordinate i rank te him from the Vigilanon Call of Inspector, Genaral, the Tnepecine General imty also consider whether it will mffice if coly the factual report bbaaed on documents ie bronght on. record. without divulging the ame of the enquiring ffeer. 1211. Complaints of corruption generally arise from delay in investiga: tion of eases or enquitias conducted by the officers of the Police Department. The observance of time-limits regarding the period of investigation of cases 601 ‘6 given in rule 173 will be scrupulously observed and enforced. Similarly, ‘the rules regarding watch over delay in cases disposed of in Court would also be observed with thoroughness. 1218. Sensitive points—A large namber of complaints arise from improper use of Government property. Controlling officers should keey ‘8 strict check over the Government property held under charge of their subordinates and ensure that there is no misuse. Particularly the misuse of Government vehicles and also telephone and olectric facilities available should be specially controlled. Comments should be given on it in the inspeotion remarks and annual confidential report. ‘This item will form 8 special head for notes of inspecting officers. Needless to meation that superior officers who themselves do not set an example and show laxity in this matter cannot exersise adequate control over thar subordinates, 1D19. Responsibility of senior officers.—The cardinal principle is that senior officers are aleo responsible for the corrupt practices indulged in by their imbordinates. Proper conttol over delays and allied matters by superior officers in regard to the actions of their subordinates can offect considerable improvement. Therefore, the annual remarks of the Reporting Oficer must indicate what action has been taken specially by the senior officers in regard to a check over the action of their subordinates, 1220. (a) Ban on collecting subscription—Ser rule T08(i), (b) Prohibition of purchase at Government sale.—No Police officer shall purehase anything at a Government sale, cither himself or through any other person, without tho provions sanction of the Inspector-General. 1221. Acceptance of hospitality —Police officers detailed to keep the poace in any area should on no account accept the hospitality of any of the parties to the dispute. Th fact, hospitality should not be accepted from people who may in any manner be connected with the work which is to be done by Police officers concerned. The members of the force should not depend on others for supplies. This, however, does not affect acceptance of hospitality from close friends and relations on social, religious or other similar secasions. 1292. Police officers should meticulously abstain from utilising the sarvicos of their subordinates for any private work or purchases, 602 CHAPTER 49. POLICE INFORMATION AND CONTROL ROOM. 1228. Functions of the control room.—In all district headquarters: ‘generally and in the offee of Insprctor-General of Polis, an Spioraes and Fert Tao (for the sake of brevity called Control Root) shoald be eet of Contra Hoar nd for taking prompt action on al informations: 1h would wand whe rea he Control Ron to cliate all infortetions rectind tess oe A rescue sotto aucl ka (1) Wireless vane. (2), Police Sttigng (3) Keimivers of the public, ete. The Officer-in-chargo, Control Roary shall not srrentrely on the messages sent to him for his informed, ‘He should rely ied rach with the ntuation in the orca covered bp the Come! oe in oarmecit contacting the wireless vans and Police Stations, Tum, Boom oe garaf the Conitol Room is to receive messages and pase then Carel pote or othor suitable agency for necenary notion, ant for te ig acinel exerts or Bying squids as per requirement depending on the ‘pature of information. 1204, Staft-—Separate staf with reserve should bo posted for receiving and cating ecasagess patrolling purposes, ying squads despatch viders and fmanning wireless vans, etc. 20 that the work te dene efficiently in shifts. mirele rons ihe taining reserve kept in district Police Types 629 Somme ailined for this, Apert from this. “Tiisen officers should be posted ne Pat the Ofier-in-charge, Control Room in faking services from different Raattiary Services noted in vale 1295(0). Similarly, ‘arrangements for extra a HatY gn shall he made so that mich vehicles are also utilized in turns. “4908, Details of reconde and équipmenta in Control Room —(o) & station iaty a6 por ule 116 should he maintained 19 Control Rooms wherein all dary titan received throu the wirelest or the éleybane ‘and actions taken thereon are | timnis should thew also the number. of fying ecorded. ie ime of despatch and return which should tally their dowinmand cectifcates isoued to them. Mapa in ‘the Control Room Tittag the time of dinturbanes should, xbow, the Joc of depated forees $y means of coloured pins. An “Incident ‘Chart’ should be kept showing By mmetetails of incideate euch as “time, palicettation locations, ds bond feta" an thete re reported, "A file on day.to-te. ‘Police errange- canta wae "Orders For Control File” and a "Daly Incidents File” raat eho bepl. A daily incidents report shouldbe sent to higher officers. {@) The Control Room should have set of telephones, with its own agadth Board” sirectip connected to te main exchange #0 that there is ‘jek connection and uninterrupted mean of communication with other 603 Police officers, Armed Forces, Police Lines, Fire Brigude, Civil Defence, ete. In bigger towns, the Police hay ran its own telephone exchange, In order that ths Officer-in.charge, Control Room is able to speak to a particular Wireless car on the atreets and vice versa there should be a ‘Remote Control Receiver” which ie connected with the Wireless Control, ‘The Control Room will also have facilities for communication by wireless with other Police units in or outside the State (see rule 1230(2)). A disposition Board in the Contral Room should show at glance the commitments for fying squads, pickets and misceliancous duties. It should also show what force is available for immediate mobilization at Control Room, Police Stations and other centres in the event of trouble. 1296. Rest! room and conference rooms—Appropriate rest rooms should he attached to the Control Room so that officers coming for duty or thowe relieved from duty could take reat there. A conference room should also be provided so that in emergency. superior offers could attend diseussions without interference from telephones, 1297. Rules and instractions.—These should be laid down sepsratery for operation of the Control Room in specific situations such as (1) communal or political incidents. (2) meetings and processions, (3) missing or recovered children, (4) accidents, fires and roof collapse, (S)'suicides and drowning ceases, (6) crimes like dacoity, murler, theft of automobiles, ete, Normally ‘Thana officers must scod their officers and men immediately to tackle fa situation vo that wireless vans are not tied down for long petiols which will frastrate the main object of wireless patrols. Bor example, —doring routine patrols, » wireless car may ask hawkers, ete. to move away in case of obstruction to trafic but it should not get involved in making arrest or removing their merchandise. ‘This shal] be left to local station officers, 1298. Hospital messages—Control Room should see that hospital messages socking help except death messages, are given to the wireless and local police-stations for delivery. Death messages should he passed on to the local police only. Bot CHAPTER 40 ‘THE BITAR STATE POLICE RADIO (OR SIGNAT) ORGANIZATION Foxctions sp CONTROL 1200, (@ Functions of the organization. —C@) The Binae state Police naa Gegsateation in part of the bar Police Force m6 ides wireless communication in Pits for transmission of messugen pertaining to law gommnuricntio® he prevention ond detection of crime. francinssion of messages not Bein ine, ant ardor” on Puieg Wulens Cri S4n06% ‘an infringement ‘the terms of the licence (gee subrate iv). other Government departments in, amergeney ‘such as oe eee Bunks, storme when normal communication, soc fine of epidemics, ete. with “the pris a oval of Ministry of and woneations (Licensing Authority) wively ‘should be obtained throng fhe Director, Co-ordination of | Police Wireless (D.C.P.WW), Ministry of {Home Affaire, Gorerament of India on. a. i fecvtary, Government of Bibar may in anticipation allow ita use meanwhile Bec ery Maen, the poit facto sanction of the Minisry ‘of Communications should be obtained quickly. ‘The Police Radio may provide for— (a) setting up of wireless communication for covering ong distanes night services in national highways (2) epoca teap control (or Trafic radar) ysern for Aetecting high ‘speed on busy ‘routes. (3) eloved circuit television for controlling trafic im major cities. 4) transmission of photos and prints of criminals by Radio photo process. () distant communication on long range with multichannel by ultes ‘Migh ‘Frequency or Microwave system. (ie) ‘The Visences to operate tho Radio Grid Stavons ove qianted by the Minister TH* Communications. Separate “all signs” sro ‘also allotted by em. (b) Direction and_comirol—The Radio Organization is under the direct charge of an officer ‘whe is not below the rank of Superintendent of Police (see rule 1286, 605 ‘Rie Deputy Inspector-Generat (Administration) shall have the same Pibersivory contro! ani administrative powers over 30 as the Range Deputy Anspector-General has over the District Dulles. In the dstticue Superioy Holice Oticers uball keep close watch on day-io-day work and dificultes of fils department. As regards grint of rewardg or award of iminor pansy harks (duising out of default of non-technical nature), the distrise Superin. jendent bas the same powers ashe has over Bihar ‘Sashastra Police on deputation in his district, Oxcaximationan Sur up §280, Operational Wing—() The Bikar Stote Police Radio Grid Consists of the following types of wircles stations + (0 Control Stations at Headquarters, (i) Range Depaty Inspectors.General Radio Telephone Stations (ii) District Grid Stat (io) Sub-control Stations, (©) Thana /Out-post Stations, (vi) City Conwol Stations, (vii) Repeator Stations, (oii) Mobile Stations, (2) Control Stations ate ledted in the Police Radio Headquarters, sina in two separate buildings for accommodating Tranamitiens ‘eed Receives. The Distrie: Grid Stations are under their control and. dire connected wit Radio Stations in the Stata are arranged in convenient i considerations. All the Range Headquarters are directly connected with the State Headquarters oy axa agthiones for proviling diet conversations between them on High Fre concerning nstional. security Must not be communicated on it (see rule 1941), Hie uttict Grid Stations are situated at District Headquarters und Ue ditectly connected with State Headquarters on High Frequasey (E. 3ry which is meant for long distance eommunication and ean ’be oad an where depending upon the power of the set. A Subcontrol Station Tinks the satious Subdivisional/Circle Head- uartere Stations and Police-Station/Out-post Radio Stationg within ney , ub-ontral ocsted alongside Distriet/ Subdivisions! Hesdquar'ers Siations. ‘The Radio Ekions located at Police-Stations and Outposts are ‘generally fixed stations fad connected with the Sub-control Stations. ft cits, Very, High Frequency Rudio Communications provided wien Lave a limited range depending wpe the power and aerial System of a station. Sach a ‘nmunieation is immune from. stunospherie agate of ies cherefore it in best suited to sexist the arben, POSE in the isrbences ond nd order, trafic, control and dhe detection of Soe nainteyeeeea antworks conipmees of a contiol sation and « umber of Mobile Radin Stations installed in fast moving ‘vehiel Portable “Walkie Talkie" (or “*Manpack'?) wireless sels baye a limited working range and can be used with advantage in ‘connection with surveill- ‘ance, ttaific control, processions te. --Repeator"* Stations are generally situated om high altitudes like Rajgir, ‘Parnantth Hills, ote. for long distance communication on V. HF. tn order that the Radio Stations are not overloaded with Oe many messages, wireless teleprinter stations should also be eet Up for handling ® part of the trafic according to srecensity. No aiversion of posted ets from one place to another shall be allowed ‘with Shion approval of Inapector.General and adequate secorty Sroey, Hit eiding eafety from fire, shall be munde for thers “Arrangements ment neifailare of electricity shall be kept in view for ‘uninterrupted comunnnication service. Joa, Meintenonce and ‘Technical ° Stores Wing—A Central Police Radio Workshop with several branches such 9>— (a) H. B[V. HF, Workshop, (@) Petrol Engine Generator Workshop, (©) Machine shop, and (a) Fitter Electric and Battery, Maintenance and Winding, Wotk- Ho ane located at State Radio Headquarters, A test eee Stop Are] renearch eocton with a library abould be sot up [°° Fe reread development of new techniques in witeles; rere “Central Stores of cehnical ”equipmente 9 ‘components will ‘be located at State ‘Headquarters, Generally cumponents Turchised from Bharat Tlectronice, | Bangalore, esr naoditeatons and/or repats which cannot be done at state headquarters mey ‘also be done by them. 607, Regional Workshops and Stores should be set up in every Range and District Headguartera, "A" teamh af Kako Technicians with staif would be tably located at different workslops/stores. Wireless operating: statf will ot unnecessarily take on themselves the responsibility of rectifying serious faults in the wiroless equipment at their station. ‘They should, whenever such faults aro noticed, immediately intimate breakdown to their nearest Radio Inspector. Till ‘the arrival of tho wireless technical stall, the work in the station should be carried on by using the stand-by set. Opcratory are expected to attend to very mincr and superficinl fanlte, eg, changing of fuses of valves and tightening of loose wire connections. 1282, Lines and Training Wing—A training centre is established st Staio Police Radio Headquarters for imparting training and conducting ‘various courses for members of this organization as well as for the persounel of other States. ‘The initial training of direet recruits 1s for three mouths sither in Police Training College or in Constables ‘Training School, us the ease may be, in law, Police Manual, ete, After that they shall do the tion and technical course (Nechnical und Operational) in State headquarters OF any suitable signal school in accordance with the standards laid down by Director, Co-ordination of Police Wireless. ‘Training in "Morse Code™ ‘in Hindi shall also be given. At State headquarters training centre, parade ‘and physical training also of the executive staif should be held at least twice 4 week. ‘Craig shall also be given in use of various forms nated in Appendix 39. ‘Porsonyan 1238, Fxecutive Staf.—The Police Radio Organization consists of the following categories of operational (i.e, ‘Trafic side) and technical maintenance) personnel besides Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Radio) :-— a Tagen. Operational Technical (of the rank of Inspector of (2 Radio Supervisors, Operational/Technical (of the rank of Sube Tnspector of Police). a (8) Radio ‘Technicians (of the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector or ‘Writer Constable). (4) Radio Operator (of the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector/Constable). (5) Messenger orderlios (of the rank of Constebles/Havildars), J2M. Ministerial and other staff—The ministerial staff shall form « t cadro with the Tuspector General and Deputy Inspector. General of Eat (are rule od oy Teen Tae “ Draftsmen and Daftaris and other lass TY employees Cerpenters, Bicmaie, Tamers, Welders nd Winders, ele. sre sanctioned a5 per ‘scale fixed by Goverment. 1295, eoruitment-—Che cadre of execative Mears recruited under ovice Act (6 of 1861). ‘They forma a Tipeed cadre. Direct recruitment is at olin Ast (erator constable (who is paced in ured XE ‘fter training) and He ie" Fanle of Sub-Inspestor of Tice acon ding the recruitment les of oree with this exception ‘the. minimum qualification | for recruitment a8 opette Ce eep ly is. Matric in Science (see Appendix OF) Pe the Radio ‘Technicians cadre, the main fication for direct, recruit nent isa certificate in the trade ‘Volontaers from other Police units und Home Guard mss be absorbed in th Tadio Organization if they fll the requisite aqaliation, ‘The quote fa te Te team. reserve issue a8 gen in role GLO). For Scheduled ‘Tribes Castes sce Appendix 40. 1296, Promation—Slve post of Superintendent of Police (Radio) may be filled ‘fficer of the indian Police | Series ‘but if an officer of be filed by Souity with twchnloal yroticionsy ‘wvailable in the Radio Geganiaation he, may, be promoted to Thee Tanke "Phe rules for promotion Caras atiern given for District Police Cbapley ‘os) and in the prota cos ee es cechnal odviaor muy be included ee is no bar as such Hien (beer of trafic side getting promotion 16% hhigher rank in technical in anil vice, coreg it re possesses the requis qualification for tbat job; sido and everile (2) to (1 in tale 1238 are eigihe for ‘promotion to ge fu ede ranks only after undergoing & Mofresher coutne when they get & special pay. LWst. Uniform.—The exeentwe ofloers shoald while £9, duty always wear the caren of tho Botice rank allotted to ther 0p 23s, Officers of, the, the unyferepoctore and. Sub-iaapectars many wear The Tadio bedge, viz. ‘G3. rank of Seground immediately below the soolilr, ‘oth. the sleeves. on a rede helow dat rank should silly wear the wane ‘badge, but only on the lett sleeve. 11983. Disposition of staff — (a) Operational atajj— 2 amon Inspector(s) constable(s) Tadio Stations at Police Stations/Oat- (ii Sabdivisionsl Head- quarters, 1 2 Gi) District, Head- quarters. 609 sui, divect control stationg have & minimum of one Sub-Tuspector, two Awialant Sul-Lnspectors and two Operator eet (0) Superoiry Stof.—Deputy Superintendents of Pe ice aro posted at Soto of the ranges in which there aren aie fifty Radio Stations. He is Wonka dif WOrk by on Tispostor ot Police wes eA in charge of stores, Gorkshop (ee. at the Range level. Under ste Tuspoctor, there are few Junior Sub-Inepector Supervisors ‘or Arado Sub-Inspeetor Supervisors ro pooted at Subd and Thana Radio Stations respectively nugehnical, Staf—tnspector, Sub-Taspeetor (Technics!) and other fibardinato technicians are posted at Boer feadquarters and other places {or purposes of maintenance of Ratio Stations as per yardstick given by ‘Technical Standara Committee, 1959 and subsequent nodifieations, Gets become unserviceable, their isposal, ineludinge destruction, should be Alone Keeping in view the socusity ittere MN B—Petle ot duties ot sa posed bat bo given in sega Mang orders. ot on angen —Where separate sait han not doen specially sane sal heer dalvety of messages and Dale frost ‘ay Stations, Cotstables sia te, depeted tom Distret Pole hee may also be equipped with Be ggPeles oF ovces for quick delivery. “Eiicn oat vebieles should not ti ioed oxslonively for the dativery of wecue, iessages. If there are urgent messages r i by telephone, the model of a District Police example the procedure for— (® Award of punistinent (Chapter 95), grant of leave (Chapter 24) and reward (Chapter 20), entries is Borviee Books (Rule 1041), (i) Retirement, (i) Tndents of stationeries (Rule 923), (Go) Maintenance of Committee Report Book (Rule 1014), (© Supply of clothing trom Central Gloiti Stores snd unit Thee fam Con thing and uniform ‘Mall be same as of District Police 610 Soperinlendents of Police shall myply, te aromunitions required for sakeehy practice for all operating stat incloding Fevolver cauree for oficers song above the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspestors ‘ule 631). 43240, Transport —The vehicles sanctioned fos Sai Radio Headquarters aod se tisirete which aro supplied by. lossl Potiee “hould have adequate sod in ditfang arrangements, ote. © that tho le of wireless sets is 00? rediieed due to jerks. 12H. Liaison with adver Government ‘communication organization —- Clow taison wil be maintained between the Polke “Radio Organization of Glee rage and. Hadio Ongunizations of the Polen Services, the Poste, and tue apts, Civil Aviation, and. Rallwoy®, ‘spedally during national eniergencios. Standing ‘reciprocal arrangements | {or the transmission of eaerees to destinations eovered DY ADY 20 of the organizstions qaace from time to time by the Moproseneatves of these organizations meek jn conference. Mussacss apt2, Mecsages,sriting —Messages, will le legibly written of typed on pink Fora no. S07, OSiouts authorized Te, fie Police Radio Grid will Fate That only, messages pertaining. (0 Te subjects given in Appendix 0S ena th eanot be sent Ly post due to Urges) ‘vanded, in for transmis. and TD the Police Radio network. Mossres “ould be sent in duplicate and sion te ddieased to more than one anther ‘ihe number of copies required WAT" pe more. Messages stall | be teat and in no case shoul wi ad’ one hmnared words. Barat mesa concerning security, mations excel rey an such ae to bo tanssnitied 48 phar and delivered in aetled cover. No record of cipher messages 38 to be Kerr Ts, Wireless Station. Onignais of auch mesiages, received fom oriinstors for onward transiis; Ore amtpat stations, should be etumed them and acknowledgement sian Goon after. they are cleared, Eunilarly, no local record. is to be Tape ot ang cipher messages received ‘ron out stations. For delivery of Sages, ace also tale 1288(0). 1243, Priorities —Mesmges are sent a5 (1) Crash, (2) Most immetiate, (@) Immediste, (4) Ordinary crash’ priarty is used only when the recipient his to take immediate ieee getion to save buman fe orf Trevent damage to valasble property. 61t 1244. Officers authorized to use Police Radio Grid—The following are authorised to send messages on the Police Radio Net Grid provided they relate to the subject specified in Appendix 98 :— (1) All Ministers; (2) Chief Secretary to the Government; (8) Scoretary to the Goverment, Home Depariment; (4) Collectors and Divisional Commissioners; (5) All Police officers of and above the rank of Sub-Inspector; (6) Central Intelligence Officers, Deputy Central Intelligence Oficers and Assistant Central Intelligence Officers of the Ministry of Home Affsirs, Government of Indin; (D) Police Proseouting Officers; and (3) Other departments authorised under the provision contained in Rate 1229(a0(i). In the esse of emergency the Tnspector-Genoral may authorise officara of ‘other departments: to use the radio grid to clear messages subject to the licence regulations. 1243. Soreening.—Meseages of private nature and not of law and order traffic are to be retumed to “the originator. Those detected as such after transinission either by ‘monitoring’ or otherwise shall be put up to Inspector General for action. “Delaulters may be mad: to make payment of cost ab express telegram rites, 1240. Monitoring.—Por checking the (a) transmission of unsuthorised and non-official messages over the wireless, (b) indulgence of the operator in personal conversation, (c) breach of socurity and non observance of the prescribed procedure for the channel working, eto, and detecting unautho- rized transmitters “central monitoring stations and ches offices” from Police Radio will be installed. 1947. Inter-State Police Wireless (1-8.P.W.).—AM feosagen meant for otler States have to be sont through the Inter-State Police Wireless. ‘Tha message originated by Stations away from headquarters will have to pass through the State Wireless headquarters where a record of such massages is kept. At headquarters, these messages will slso be tmsmitted through the State Wireless Headquarters. 612 CHAPTER 41, ARMOURERS AND TEAR GAS SQUAD. Anvounms, 1248. (a) Cadre.—The armoarers cadre is a closed cadre up to the level of Sub-Inspector, (®) Functions.—(i) Punetions are given in rule 1106. Tt must, however, be bore in ming that it is neither tho work nor the duty of tho district ‘armouter to clean weapons bat only to tepair them, ‘Thus, it mast be ensured ant ll anne are cleaned thoroughly before they are inspected by the District (i) The members of armourere eadeo will inspoct complete arms, inclading bsyoneta snd scabbards that are produced for inspection. ‘The acmourel mast bo nepoliod witha complet lst of trina hid inthe dicich, (ii) All minor repairs to weapons will be carried out by them then and thete. ‘Those fit for repair at Central Arms Stores shall be sent there. (io) The Range armourer will on return to headquarters, submit» report in duplicate to the Range Deputy Inspector-General on the condition of arms n the district. He will also indicate what arms are to be inspected by Assistant Inspector of Arma or Reserve Inapestor (see rulo 1006). (©) Control.—The armourers cadre is directly under an officer of the yank of Reserve Inspector. He shall work under an Assistant to Tnspector- General of Police who shall over all bo in charge and ehall frame rules for the daily work of the armourers crade which shall include transfer, deputation, preparation of statements or returns, oto. The members of this cadre are posted to range and district/unit headquarters as per role 1106 under the ‘administrative control and direction of the Range Deputy InspectorGeneral aad Superintendent concerned. (@ Selection —Armourers are selected from armed police in distriste and units by Assistant to Thspestor-General and preferably volunteors, having ows knowledge and experience in arms shonld be recommended by Boperintendents, “If suitable pervons are not available, reoroitment may be made from among retired army personnel, {e) Training —Selected constables shall he put through « preliminary course of training at the Central Arms Workshop (Hule 1089), At the beginning of each yesr, the Assistant to Inspector-General shall take up 613 correspondence for advanced course of training for armourers at the head- quarters of Eastern Command, i or at any other army workshop for SX Month Similarly specialised training for higher raul or wmoison dea ity be stringed at EME. training contre at Becindorted GEgeabad and Kamti (Mabarastra) or Border Security Fores at Tokvoree ¢ Pradesty for & months, ‘These periods of training may “be Gamat crue, diseretion of authorities concerned. ‘The Deputy Tngracton General (raining) shall also draw a detailed programme. of potiodieal” ec ‘service training courses, {P Promotion.—For promotion to the rank of Tavildar armourer, tho dasislant to Inspector-General shall convene n selection boar. For prome, ton from Haviklat to Sub-Inspector and then to Inspector (armoure), the Aion of hat ee Sigler 28 for holding selecti board and prepara- tion of a list of selected officers tor promotion shall apply.” ‘Thole Paka Gnalty at the training centres noted in sub-rule (4) sbull be promoted, Thee Who do not qualify shall have to appear again before selection ‘boasts, After two attempts if « person fails to qualify at the training centre, no farther chanze shall be given. (9) Confidential character rol—The annual confidential character roll of Ee of poe ae of Gt shire ‘the rank of Havilday shall be initiated “by Reserva Inspector (Armourer), reviewed by Asciathat to Inspeotor-General and accepted by the DIG: Wah” roped rings armouret, the remarks of Range Deputy Inspector-General thall also obtained. ‘Prin Gas Sqvan. 160, Pormation-—Every Bihar Armed Battalion has a tear gas squad attached to the headquarters platoon consisting of one Reserve Sub- , two Havildars, 2 Naike/Lance Naiks and 14 constables, includ. ing 2 constables which aro loave and training reserve. ‘The strength of the squad should bo drawn equally from each platoon and attached ‘o the headquarters platoon by rotation. ‘The personnel ‘should be preferably *Yolanteers and replaced once s quarter Hy fresh batches drawn in's similay manner. | This is to ensure that at léast every company should bave one of its seotions fully tmined in the use of tear smoke wespons and ammons, tions. Promotions in ‘Tear Gas Squads shall be filed by selections from the entire unit force according to normal rules of promotion in the armed Battalion and not confined to members of Tear Gas Squad. 150, Deployment. —At the time of deputation to district police in special ete half section consisting bys ‘Havildar, one Naik/Lance Naik snd 6 constables eqnipped with tear gos guns and gas masks either with (@ long range and short range shells or (i) Grenades (speed bit and three way Grenades) shall be depated. 614 1951. Operation. —Rules for use of Tear Gas Squad aro given in note to rule 621(h)(1). As far as possible, each ‘Tear Gos party when in actual operation shall have one supporting srmed Police section so that it may go 40 its aid whenever required. 1952. Equipments —(o) eile of equipments, their repair and, main- Aenanco, rales for storage, use of disinfectants, drill and methods of firing tre given in the Tear Gas Manual (Central Government). Assistance from Police Training Schoo}, Phillaar (Punjab) may be obtained for repsir, ete. (6) Ail units should send a statement of requirements in January each reat to the Assistant to Inspector-General indicating the ennctioned quantty 3F oquipments in the proforma giren in tho ‘Tear Gas Manonl. Assistant +0 NGeneral sball arrange for porchase and calling of tenders, if Tecenseey. Aftar receipt of articles, thote shall bo examined by « committee fas laid down in rale 1094. 1958, Inspection of equipments —Generally, shells and grenades, become le after a period of three years. ‘Gondemnation shall be done nneerateal Arms Stores by a Commitise set up sccording to Tear Gas Stanual. If darasge to any equipment is duo to carelesmess of any one, ‘a report shall be sent to ‘the Commandant for necessary action. 615 CHAPTER 42. FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY. Foxenioxs, re. 1254. (a) Function —A Forensic Laboratory thas beon set up with the object of carrying out scientific examinations of exhibits in different sectiona of the laboraiary in the Police euses of the State. A broad division of types of exhibits to be dealt with in each section is given in rule 1957 but stand ing orders are to be iseued by the Director as to the work to be done in each section as one exhibit may sometimes require to be dealt with in mare than one section However, in case there in any exhibit which is not covered under these heeds, Appendix 78, clause 1(4) should be seen 38 10 where it should be sent. 5 (0) Police Ofiears are ditected to refer to Appendix 77 for inspection of Place of oceurrence for observation of microscopic fragments, debris and other inconspicuous materials. They should also see appendix 7 dealing bie prs alone cues for | wintio sei te. tonto’ ot cking for sending exhibits to for in Appendix 78, In regard to casos of tinnatural coals eseaal instructions ee given ia rules 216—990 and in P.M. Form m0. 40 also. (9) Method of es jhe i i investigating oficere judicial magistrates concerned though there is no sending them through Superintendent or subdivisional, police officer {see rule 216(a)] olso. However, in cases where samples have been collected by medical oficers it shall he sent by them direct. are likely to he damagod in transit or delay is to cous deterioration or putrefaction, these should be sent thrangh spesial monenger at once in the sitne way ax provided for medoal exhibits in role 216(6). (@) Valuable erhibits—Where articles of very great value have to ho examined and the laborstory examination is likely to damage the articles, concurrence of the District Superintendent of Police should be obtained Yefore the laboratory tests are undertaken in P.M. Form no, 46. (e) Result.—After an examination of exhibit, the result ae noted in Tale 21646) shall be furnished by an Assistant Dircotor under his signature Sccampaniod by countersignature of Directar/Depaty Director in P.X Form nos. 215 and 217. 616 @ Boidence.—Under section. 203, Or P. C., reports given after examination by experts sre admissible in evidence snd they are not required to appear for this in courts exeept when specially requited to do 10. (Q) Training and research—There should be a Forensic Science Library and » Police Museum with it which should be useful for training of the personnel working in the Isboratory and of Polico/Modical/Judicial officers. ‘The items to bo kept in the museum are noted in rule 1988 Informations shall bo exchanged with institutions and laboratories in Indin ‘and abroad so that research ma be done in forensic science. ‘Oncanisatrow. 1255, Staff —a) Technical—The Director assisted by Deputy Director is in overall charge of the laboratory. For each of the sections of the Isboratory, an Assistant Director is in charge under whose supervision the work of ie section is conducted! by one or more technical units consist ing of various levols of scientific officers, ‘The Serology Section, though included in the Biological Section, should preferably have a separate ‘Assiatnt Director with its own esetion for blood group tests, eto. For yardeticks of stuffing and rules of recruitment, see Appendix 99. (b) Non-technical.—For keeping exhibits safely and for collection and dissemination of important informations concerning them, a lisison officer of the rink of Inspector should be posted. Under him officers of the rank of Sub-Inspector should be posted, one of whom will be incharge of the strong room where exhibits, both examined and non-examined, shall be kept properly scranged, These oificers should be on deputation from Criminal, Investigation Department and entitled to allowances es admissible in that department. (o) Followers Cadre—In this cadre, Class IV employees like Laboratory dovs, Peons, Packers, Daftnria, Gas operator, Viscera cattor, snimal house Keeper, ote. are sanctioned. ‘The Director, Forensic Science Laboratory shall make their appointments, through the board set up by him. The educational qualifieation of candidates should be at least of seventh class pass. ‘They should be of good health. (@ Ministerial Offtcors—This is sanctioned by Government for cerry- ing on work of establishment. 1956, Sceurity—Unsuthorised entry within the premises of the laboratory is strictly prohibited. Only constables deputed in full uniform ‘and peons and postmen bringing in Dak and parcel are allowed, Armed guards, supplied by Paina District Police are posted there. 617 Exmnmes, 1257. Types—Tho following types of exhibits can be examined :— I. General Chemical examination— @) Materials connected with arson cases and explosions [ree Appendix 78, eluuse 1(6)(z) for dangerous explosives}. (2) Petroleum products and inflammable liquids (8) Ink, colour, paint, paper, (4) Soil, stone, coal and cos! tar, (5) Nylon, plastic, polythene, rubber, ete., (8) Chemical fertilizers, (7 Toilet, medicines and pesticides, © Gol iver and other metals, (S) Sub-stondard building materials [bat for bigger projects ce Appendix 78()(b)(eii) IL Toxicological seetion— (a) Search for poison in viseera, blood, urine, faeces, vomit, stomach wash, food articles, cooking utensils,’ grinding implements, medicines, water, etc, (©) Drugs of sdiction, Narcotics, and hallucinogenic drugs for ‘ample Hashish, opiates, barbiturates, L.8.D., ete. (¢) Detection of poisonous plant materials and dmge and metallic abortifacients in oases of criminal abortions. (@ Determination of blood-sleohol level or urine-aleobol level to establish the stage of intoxication. IIL. Bioloytcal section— (1) Blood, saliva, sweat, arine, etc, and thelr stains, @) Bone fragments [for age and sex, see rule 207(0)], 618, (8) Hair, (A) Biological fluids of animal and plant origins, (©) Fibres, natural and synthetic, (0) Vegetable materials such as wood, leaves, pollens, ete., () Textiles IV. Physics section— (1) Constituents of any article like cloth, paper, paint, ote, (2 Tool marks, cut ends of copper wire [see Appendiz 78(1)(a)(viiil], (@) restoration of erased writings on any metal, wood or leather, @) examination of ordinary paper or burnt paper for previous writing [see Appendix 78(1)(a)(ei)], (S) seal impressions, (6) glass fracture [Appendix 77(61], (1) Railway and other accidents (Appendix 79), (®) vehicular accidenta, ete. ‘V. Ballistics section— () Fire-arms or their parts, cartridges, bullets, ete, regular and country-made [see Appendix 78, clause 1(H)], (2) Wade, (8) Gun powder and residue analysis, G) distance and direction of firing for ordinary arms, ote. from the Tnjury and Post-Mortem reports, clothings, eto, of wietim. 1958. Rules regarding receipt and disposal of exhibitefarticles sent for ‘examination in the laboratory —(1) Exhibits end articles should be sent for exatnination after being packed and sealed in accordance with Appendix 78 and addressed to Director, Forensic Scienca Laboratory, Patna. 619 © It will bo sccompanied with a forwarding letter in prescribed P.M. Forms no, 211 to 914 as the case may be and forwarded us por rule 1254(a), While the medical officar is responsible for packing the exhibits in ospital and sending them, itis nesensry thet Ee thts Officer/ Circle Inspector should maintain lixison with him and it will be their ‘esponsibility to ensure that the exhibits are sent quickly [see rule 216(b)]. (®) ‘The special messenger on reaching the Laboratory will contact the Linison Oficer/Strong room officer-in-charge ond will submit the forward ing letter concerning the article/exhibit and command certificate to him, ‘The forwarding letters and articles brought by him will be examined by the Strong oot offce.n chang. IE he finds them correct, to shall isene 2 receipt to the special messenger in P.M. Form no. 210 after making ent {a tho ret restr in promos of ait Dinos OL aa initialled by him. Tn the event of any major defect in these letters/parcels, being found ‘by the Strong room incharge, he will after obtaining orders of the Director, retuim the foew letters with advice for rectification on it through ‘the samo messenger, (Ui After receipt of the parcels in the Strong room, the forwarding Asters Wil bo eet to this cnibdentad sence iy ihe Bomag tous and he will mark tho receipt rogistor number on the parcel. The parcel shall be kept serially in the Strong room. fle shall be ‘opened in conte dential section concerning the ease which will be endorsed by the Director), ‘Deputy Director to the Assistant Director concerned. (9) After the examination is compleied in the section, tho remaining exhibits will be rapscked and sealed and returned to Strong room. At the same fime, the concerned Superintendent will be requested while —givi informetion regarding completion of examination, to. depute a niewvenger if it cannot be sont by post or Railway pmreel for taking’ buck the exhibit/stticle along with the report in P.M: Form no, 216° with a forwarding letter in PM. Form no. 28. As the spice in Forensic Laboratory is very limited, it is noosary that exhibits which have boca. examined, must bo taken back by the sender as early as possibl, (8) To cage the entire exhibit is consumed during examination, the Teport will be despatched by registered post to the sender, (7) Tn the normal course, the exbibita/articles will be examined in order of their receipt in the laboratory. However the examination of such articles, which are likely to deteriorato duo to being kept for a long time, - 620 . can te done out of tum. Under special circumstances, when expeditions submission of report of examination is ugently required, the court can ‘uke a request to the Director for examination on ‘priority basis, regarding exhibits/articles for Toxicclogicat authorized to hold post-mortem examination shall preserve viscors, blood, urine, ete, sccording to instructions given in P-M. Form no, 40 and after packing thom as per clanse 4, Appendix 73 arrange to send the package as early as possible. Delay causes putrefac- fon of organic materials with the result that the minute quantity af poi in them gets, disintegrated. Investigating oficers, while sending’ victims of raspected poisoning for medical examination shall request for preservation of concerned materials for further toxicological examination, Foy een these exhibits to Forensic Science Laboratory, P.M. Form’ nos. 212, 21: and QL shall be used, At the sume time the investigating officer shall send a detailed note concerning the facts of the case ns pér rule 205(b) (see Appendix 19, clause 6(e)]. 1200. Articles to be seized by the police officers from the place of currence in cases of poisoning.—(a} Vomitted or faecal materiale found in ary condition on the floor should be collected by scraping the floor carefully, If ‘the materials are found on earth these should first be scraped from the surface of the earth and thereafter the earth of that place should be dug ‘ent up to the depth of ono inch and collected segarstely and both the collected materials should be sent in separate packets, (b) Suspicious medicines found st the, scene of occurrence should be securely closed and sent along with phials but liquid found in ten cups, lass tnd such other tumblers shoald be carefully collected in clean glass and forwarded slongwith the enp or glass, (©) Suspected eye Hills, tablets a genes fom sh te he of oceurrence should he forwarded alongwith their original wrappers Inbels. ote. See rule 205(0) also. 1261. Points for guidance of medical officersjautopsy surqeons.—(a) ‘The foam/froth coming out from the mouth and nose at the time of Post ‘Mortem examination, contents from the stomech, their smell, the condition of inner disphgram of the stomach and other internal organs ‘such a” Jang, heart, kidney. ote. are helpful for search of poison. After noting Getsils, these should be sont to the laboratory, (0) Two of. or atout 51 millilitres of blood taken out from the vascular fart ox fom any other part of the dead bedy shall be collected in a clean le and sent. 621 I : lean water should be used for washing the stomach of the patient. ‘Thereafter, Permanganate or other antedotes shall be used, Polen Sey Tach bal be eu ier collet in amar. das within 9% hours, Appendix 78 from stomach wash]. ie ne (0) Tn some casen of poisoning (for example pentothal, D. D. some quantity of fat should also be collected from the, dead body their examination can be done by exports Fat should nol be sent with other viscerus. ‘The loops of stall intesti s eeparately in. spirit, (9) Packing, labelling and despatch of preserved internal organs—See Anpendix 78(3)(b) in this connection. 1262. Instructions for sending biological echibits/articles—(a) Tt stains are found at such a pluce where there is no other way to. send it except by scraping them, help from experis shall bo taken. (b) In a rape case, wearing apparels specially of the lower of the Doviy of vietim and accused should by immediately rezed Th ecoclanta ‘ports will choald bs Sen ela Pa ter eta ee, ead onthe apparels whi ‘sent safely em [ace Br clown 7 to ty and Fale SIDE. at nee =, 1968, Instructions Jor sending article/exhibits concerning _physicat ssience.—(a) The end of the capper wire en which examination for tool marks is required should be loft straight and the other free end should be bent 0 that it may be known in the Isborntory as, to which end ie to be extmined. ‘The end requiring examination should be sent after wrapping it with cotton so that no harm is caused to this end, Instructions on tho length of wire, etc. will be found in Appendix 79 clause (2)(). (0) If there is suspicion of the number or name ona cycle, machine, sadio, watch, ete. having been rubbed, the ortion should he sont after packing it safe with cloth. “If the marks of obliterated numbers of a truck or other vebicle are to be checked, its concemed part may be sent after opening it as far as possible. ez (0) Neutron Activation Analysis.—The speciality of this analysis is that the constituents of any substance can be identified even if it is avail able in very minute quantity. Another advantage is that the substance is not destroyed during analysis as is the case with other examination. For this purpose, the Director Forensic Laboratory may send the exhibit to Atomic Eneryy Tstablishment, ‘Tromibay through the Central Forensic Science Laboratory. 126i, Instrections for sending articles} exhibits cone (a) Empty cartridges, ete. recovered from the sence of Immediately sealed ag noted in Appendix 78, clanso 13 and sent to the Inboratory without, waiting for recovery of the weapon. ‘The Isboratory might be able to Tink up-if similar fired cartridges are being received from other places also and opine if these are fired by country made or regular firestme. Such enrtridges should be preserved in the Forensic Science Laboratory for ton years, properly indexed to facilitate comparison af these cartridges with other arms/eartridges if and when necessary. (@) In the ovent of finding live or fired cartridges at the place of cecurrence, similar live cartridges (two or three) shall be taken from the owner of the suspected firearm quickly as sample s9 that there is ence in examination in the Forensic Science Laboratory. A detailed description of the place of occurrence together with a photograph of the suspect with his height noted therein should also be sont to the laboratory. (©) Tn oner to decide whether a person has fited n gun or not, it will be better to take swab hy clean surgical cotton wool, soaked in distilled water from both the hands for powder residue test in the Forensic Science Labotatory where it should be sent in separate polythene envelopes. 1965. (a) A list shall he kept of apparatus kept in Forensic Science Laboratory whose annual verification shall be done by the Director. (b) Every year, an annual report of the Isboratery shall be published in a booklet in which statiotica of exhibits received from different districts hall be givoa. ‘This report shall be sent to concerned Superintendents of Police and superior officers so that in case fewer exhibits have been. sent from any district, his attention msy be drawn to this. (0) ‘There should be joint mobile squad for Forensic Science Tabo- ratory and Finger Print Bureau which may be seat to the place of ‘occurrence quickly according to necessity. 623 CHAPTER 43 POLICE AUNILIARIES Civ, Darexce 1206. Organisation.—The Civil Defence Organization has been. set up in the Stato in aceardsnce with the provisions of the Civil Defence Ast und Rles nnd Regulations framed thereunder with a view to eduetting people and keeping them in a state of preparedness to meet an emergent eitoation arising out of extemal aggression or internal disturbances or calamities like fiood, earthquake, ete, Detailed instructions have also been given in the Stid Act for tho proper fanetioning of Civil Defence Services like Casualty, Rescue and Fire Fighting Services az wall as other essential services like water supply, electricity, ete. in disastrous situations. The District Magis. trate (ond in some cases Subdivisional Officer) have been designated. as “Controller” of Civil Defence. 1267. Duties of Police—(a) In regard to Civil Defence, the duties of the Polieo are the same, both in war as well as in peace wit ly im its magnitude. During “emergencies” the Police will have ta enforce Civil Defence Rules aa their contravention in some cases will be cognizable ss given in clause 19 of Appendix 101. (b) Generally, the Polies should not without waiting for instructions to ‘meet come of the specific situations as noted in rules 1371—1979. 1288. Air raids.—While the rules enumerated above apply with suitable variations to situations during-air raida aleo, some specifie instructions are given below for police officers :-— (a) Lighting restrictions are to be enforced as soon aa air raid signals ‘are given and people are to be directed to take shelter ab approprinte places; @) Tn caso of any noxploded bomb, that place should-be cordoned gn information sent to tho nearest Military Bom Disposal Sana (©) For mowing the identity of enemy aircraft, if any, Appendix 97 should be seen Pins Sxnvice 1269. Functions.—The Fire Stations are primarily intended to fight fires ties sreton 10) of iar To Serves Act, 188 within the municipal limits of their headquarters bat part of the equipment and personnel can Aepuied outside such limits providea— ( the strength is not reduced to nn extent that it cannot cope with normal calls till the party deputed returns; : 624 (i) the plice of deputation is connected by a road where the appli- ‘ances ean reich without damage; (ii) the place is generally not more than 24 kms, from the limit of mounicipal area; (io) it is not too late for Fire Serviea personnel to render help; (©) facilities exist at the place for obtaining water. ‘The limit of 24 kms, mentioned in serial (tii) above can be relaxed in cases of particulorly dangerous type of fire(s) such ag involving chemicals oto., o if it is» fire endangering a large residential area in the midst of a village or town, ‘However. the Superintendent of Police or seniormost officer present has been authorised to exercise discretion in sending the fire fighting unit(s) to any accessible place, provided one unit is always available at the hesd- ‘quarters for possible local outbresks of fire. In case of inaccessible areas, the Gram Panchayats are responsible for fighting fire and every such ‘organization should maintain the bare minimum fire fighting equipment like u ladder, somo pitchers filed with water and buckets full of sand. ‘The Panchayat Raj Department should draw up plans to edueate the people ineluding the Chief Officers (Dalpatis) for the necessary eare and precaution that should be taken to prevent fire and to fight it when it occurs. If necessary the fire service personnel may assist in giving them some training. Under section 17 of the Act, the members of the Fire Service can be employed for any rescue, salvage or other similar works under the order of any first class magistrate or any police officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police. All services rendered are free of charge. 1910. Duties of Police Tt is tho general tesporsibility of Polioe to save life, protect property and keep order and therefore it must assist in extinguishing fire, controlling crowd and traffic and protecting the rescued property as given'in rule 101, more so, because the Fire Service personnel ot possess police powers. Where there are subversive elementa indulg- ing in burning of public property, Fire units may be subjected to briexbatting and obstructed on the way to itle scene of fire and an armed party may be Aeputed for their protection. Section 10 of the Bihar Piro Services Act empowers any Police Officer of and above the rank of an Assistant Sub- Tnspector and/or leading fireman for the purposes of extinguishing t fire. to break into or pull down any promises for passage of any appliances and take such measures as may be necessary (see rale 1976 and clanse 74 of Appendix 101}, 1971. Organisational set up.—Tho Bihar Fire Brigade is a self-contained ‘organization and consists of few Fire Servico Stations. ‘Those stations aro located at the headquarters of different districts. The Fire Stations at 625, Bhagulpur in required to cover Santhal Parganas and similarly other Fire Stations are also required to cover other districts where there are no such stations. A Fire Service Station consists of number of Fire Service tunita and each unit consisting of one Fite Engine/'Trailer Pump, is manned by one lesding Fireman with five Firemen and one driver. ‘The Standing Fire Advisory Committee of Goverament of India, has prescribed a scale that there should be one fie fighting unit for a population ‘of 50,000 porsons and reserve limited to the maximum of 20 per cent of the ‘units and the minimam of at least one anit. The leading fireman is of the rank of Havildar and the fireman and driver are of the rank of constables. ‘Tho Fire Serviee Station Officer is of the rank of Sub-Inspector and Fire Station Sub-Ollicer ig of the rank of Assictant Sab-Inspector of Pelion. Po co-ordinate and to supervise the work of Fire Service Stations, thero isa Stite Fire Officer who is not telow the rank of s Deputy Superintendent of Police. He is assisted by an Assistant State Fire Officer who is not helow tho mink of sn Inspector. ‘The Firo Service Personnel form a closed cadre and it is under the averall control of the Inspector-Genetal. Tho operational control and effcieney vests in the District Suporintendont of Police where the Fire Service Ststion ix located who must cocasionally check as to how ich time the Fire Service takes in reaching the scene of fre and in contmlling it. 1972, Inspections. —The Superintendents may inspect Fire Stations located in their jurisdictions bringing to the notice of State Fire Officer, any obvious shortcomings and dificalties but » more detailed inspection on thin ‘and on technical mattors should be loft for the Stato Fire Oficer. Tt is the paramount duty of the Superintendent to seo that Fire Service Units and their hoses and appliances, ete. are not misutilized for any other wie such 8& watering of gardens, ete. even ot payment of cost as such naes lead to. wear find tear of equipment and sony aflect its efficiency in fighting raging fires. 1213. Training.—The officers of Fire Services should be tfained in the National Fire Service College, Naxpur. Police Officers, specially. drivers, must be {mined in using fire extinguishors attached in their vehicles and Kept in Government Stores. 1274. Under section 14 of the Bibar Fire Services Act, the Superinten- dent may require the oceupier of any premises to supply information in regani to the character of the building or other properiy and other details regarding water supply, ete. If necessary, large Godowns or Warehouses at least may be advised to provide fire sprinklers and fire extinguishers and mike such other fire fighting arrangements ss are necessary. 1975. Compensation —Fire fighting requires courage and determination and cowardice fs punishable under section 8 of Biker Fire Services Act. However, sometimes, fie pereoanel may receive injuries causing death in course of daty when full eampensation shall be paid as given in rule 108. 626 ‘Vanuacn Vouunraia Foxou 1976, Objectice The strength of Police-Station being limited compared to tha large ateas under its jurisdiction, there is need for ergunizing Village Volunteer Foree to fight organized gangs of criminals. ‘This force is voluntary in character and members patrol the village by turns to supple- iuont the rural police. ‘To keep the interest of Village Volunteer Force sustained, libers] and suitable rewards with due publicity sould be given wheoever’ good work is done. ‘The Thana Officers sbould attend periodi- cal iueetings of Block Development Committee to gecure the Co-operation of Mulhiyas. Higher officers most halt in villages and enthuse the members of Village Volunteer Force, 1277, Onganisation.—Under section 26 of Bihar Panchiayat Fo} Act, 1047, all ablo bodied men between 18 to 99 year of age are 10 be eompulvorily curolled as members in the Village Volunteer Force under Dalpati for purposes of patrolling aud other functions as given in the Act [see latiso 80(h) of Appendix 101]. ‘The State Organiser of Village Volunteer Force shall arrange to give training courses to Dalpatie and members of Village Volunteer Force. 1218, Anti-Dacoity Scheme—Dhe Thana Officers should take interest in tmining Village Volunteer Forse for resivting armed dacoits. ‘There should he flexibility im the scheme to suit the type of house attacked. he aucthod of alarm most common would be by means of drums or beating a readily available Thali (metal plate), The Villagers should be taught the tise of cover available in the locality such ax over roofs, behind sharp bends in the village lane, behind walls arid ditches, etc. for hitting with brickbats ‘nd bows and arrows... Bullock earts can be turned to. block the roads, ‘solated haystacks can be lighted for illuminating the scene, taking due care that it does not spread duo to direction of wind. Poles and ropes can be tused across the lanes and roads to trip rotroating criminals, Villagers should he taught to avoid the line of fire though they shonld also be taught that there are limitations in accurate firing at night. An easy method would bo to send parties immedistely to neigbhouring villages who can lie in ambush in the line of retreat to make a surprise attack or follow the gang from a distance till day heenk so as to know the diriction af retreat. ‘The ‘Volunteer Force should rehearse their schemes and becomne familiar swith what they would be required to do in time of need. Quarterly statement of Village Defence Forces fonctioning in a P.-S. area should bo submitted to the §. D. P. 0, throngh proper channel .—At the outset, the thana officers shoald select vulnerable areas where gun licence holders and Homeguards can form a nucleus for the Village Volunteer Force and arms and ammunition at subsidized rates can be given to them from Bihar State Rife Association for tmining, as well as from Monghye Gun Factory from among confiscated stock for use 627, ‘sgamet foils, | Licensees not likely to be useful due to old age should be Petsuaded to have other suitable members of the Voluntere’ Fores oe “‘tetniners" of their firearms, AMO. Fricleges.—tho Bikar Panchayat Raj Act resia in overy mpmbor oF the Millage “Valunteer Foroo cetiain powers and privileges and they sxeroise the powers of police officers and aro publis servants alee are Ming St of Indian Penal Code at the time of theic duties, “Apert trom iit they extroive the righty and powers conferred on a private under sections 9% to 101, 108, 104 and 106 of T. P. C. ‘Hons Guanng WL. Function—The Home Gusrd is « voluntary body, able bodiel persons of all classes, i.e. cultivators, professionede, Fen cemerment employees. Only Police porecanel and” meuabere or sonst Faroe aro not eligible to join this organiaation. It is entirely min claracter but trained like Police. Whenever resourene Cf Foree ou special occasion or emergency are exhausted, home dards ‘are culled “up to sapplement the ontinary police “eed cote yernment bodies, in different’ parté of tho. Slate’ by’ doing ech aiulity ua attic guards, enort, ete. x0 that police are able to carry opt feo Salatry responsibilities of maintaining law and otter. Hewerer, an gent Geoasions auch as election, anti-crime drive, they can be utilized independentis. ‘They may also preferably be mixed up in wortahle secre ‘in a platoon or section of policernen, meee Gucmt Claes have a technical corps also which ia occasionally Utilized during strikes fo run the emeritial” services, | pub ‘utility undertaking, eto, bere are two branches in Home Guards, fe., raral and urbea and recruitinent is made separately for esch of them. in the provisions of the Bihar Home Guards Act, 19/7 and rales framed in 1958, details of qualifeations and physical measure te Shrolment (rule 4), length of periods of training and eurtoalumn (rale Ine dlaties (role 13), allowance (role 14), ete. are geuerally, givens Generally Speaking, training is given in () elementary squad “ail Gi musketry Sar eri) fist aid and nursing, (ie) Civil Defence Services like fre fling an4 cue operations, ete. hut for ladies wing, greater stress iy wien a first sid and also running telephone exchanges, © control roome sng chon Hoclal types of services. “Tor advanced training at National Defence College, ‘see rile 1379, 1282. Organisation —The. volunteers are on ike’ roll for four yours including; the period of truining) during which period they ure lchie Sen calle for temporary period unless they are re-enrolled, provided they fre within. the age limits and have been found honest in their duties. Daring this period, they carry on their norinal work and are expected. to Tike titerest'in community life of the village and to give help in. training its Village Volunteer Force (rule 1917). Whe District Magistrate, 1 Tathorized to call up 100 Home Guarda for 15 days only on a requisition frou district Police or other departments subject to availability of fands so Gist daily allowances ould be paid to them immediately. For a period jnore than this, the State Government have to be approached through Commandant-Ceneral’s office. In a district, the Superintendent of Police js required to keep strict watch on. timely payment of allowances to Hine Guaris and on Accounts matters and on the difficulties of their messing arrangements and their accommodation. Ho has the same to award minor panisliments and give rewards as he bas on Bibsr Armed Police on deputation [see rule 1229 (b)]. 1083, Steff —For its State headquarters st Patna, a permanent paid staff ia sanctioned comprising of a Commandant-General, Home Guards and Commandant besides regional aod. district Commandants and other subordi- ate ranks incharge of platoons, companies and sections, The exceutive slat is a cloeed cadre up to the rink of Company Commanders (equivalent 0 If suitanle Company Commanders are available, they, should be given preferenes for promotion to the rank of district Commandants of Frome Guurds instead of making reeraitments from open mariet. ‘The Sal cadse at Stato Headquarters is a joint cadre with Inspector- 's Ofliee (Chapter 27). ‘hough the appointing authority for » Home Guard is the District Mayistrate, primarily. for keeping, its character civilisn, the appointing authority of other ranks above bim and the disciplinary authority of all Tanks shall be the same as the corresponding rank of di Police unless expressly otherwise stated. From among volinteers on the roll, Honorary Platoon/Company Commsnders are appointed depending on the strength of Home Guards, frnined or discharged inn village or group of villages. ‘They act as’ “Tai officers" for calling up Home Guards in far flung sress also. Suitable honorarium is given to them in deserving cases. 1984, Miscellaneous.—While on daly or training, the Home Guards are to be supplied with free, uniform through Central” clothing store as per rate 1068 and are entitled to exercise all ‘the powers of a Police Officer (see Ghee 76 of Appendix 101). This organization may provide a good. recrt- gave ound fer the armed and unarmed police. With adequate publicity, it is posible to attract deserving people to this organization. 629 CHAPTER 44 MISCELLANEOUS POLICE FORCE, Wowen Pouce. 1285. Rank.—Women Police consists of three ranks, nimely, Sub- Taspector, Assistant Sub-Inspector and constable. Women may als be appointed in higher ranks and other branches of the general Police force. 1286, Uniform—The uniforms of Sub-Inspectrest and of the officers above that rank shall be like ihase of malo officers of corresponding rank. ‘Tue officers of the ranks from. constable to Assistant Sub-Inspectress shall lie given for their daily work, a white Sari with 1.95 cms, blue piping, blouse of blue colour and sandals of black leather which shall be of low heel. For winter & warm full sleeve sweater of sky blue colonr shall be given. Apart from this, the badges indieating the rank in police shall be used. Ordinarily, caps shall not be required. Only when it is required to attend parade, ete. blue beret caps, as given in Appendix 65, shall be worn. 1257, Recruitment—{(a) Direct recruitment in non-gazetted tank shall ho done in the ranks of constables and Sab-Inspectors only. (2) ‘The procedure of recruitment in guzetted or non-gazeited ranks of women police will ba the sine as given in Chapter 20 but there shall be no foots of running or rope-climbing, ote. 8x prescribed for male police, Admissible relaxations in height and upper age-limit for members of scheduled exstes and tribes shall also apply to women police. ‘The women recruits should be physically fit and of » good personality. 1288, Promotion, traanafer, et.—The rales for promotion (Chapter 23), transfer, leave and retirement (Chapter 24), award of punishment (Chaptet 25), and rewards (Chapter 26), otc. ahall be the same as those for male folice unless expresly sted otherwise. For example, Srsnen, pli sal ctigible for maternity leave also as given in rule $90 of Bihar Service Corte. 1289, Training of women potice—The training for Sub-Inspectress may suet ed manatee att and hes ing of light weopons, batons and lathia pecially to deal with rioious women and children, intensive training in child pkyshology, selfdetonce, first aid and rescue work, etc. Some aspects of police work like police portrait system, Finger prints, Plan drawing, Foot prints and Criminal laws, Miscellaneous Acts, Indian Motor Vehicles Act and Rules, Medical jurisprudence, circular orders, etc. shonld also be included in the syllabus, 630 1200. Dutics—Women police should not be substituted for male police bot they should be employed on duties which they alone could perform Tom affectivly, and with greater advantage than inale police. While doing. - this, the administrative alficers should consider sympathetically individual , dificalties of women police 0 that they ean he deputed spec suck Places where they ean carry out their duties conveniently. Normally, women police aro utilized for following works -— (1) eworting of female prisonere to and from court, jail, hospital, remand homes, ete. ot to accompany their escorts of for gant. ing them in police Hajut as per rule 259 or in hospital; @) duties in comection with women and childron reported swiming, found homeless or involved in kidnapping cases or vietime of sexual offences or found in immoral surroundin 8) helping police mon in any investigation involving search of @ Tesidence or person of & female or a child, their interrogation, esaontion of warrant against them or in aty matter concerning females generally: (W) performing duties at bathing ghats, Railway stations or religious places on religions occasions: (5) watch duty on female suspects both political and criminal ) any miscellancons duty according to ability, TRAFFIC POLICE Exrorcmeyt 1201, (a), Personnel—Trafho Police is sanctioned separitely ax» part of district police which depends on the work load. ‘The persorinel required for traffic duty woatd be for— i supervision; Gi) patrolling (ii) parking; (Go) places of rmblic entertainment; (©) point duty; and (ci) investigation,

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