Mizoram Police

Mizoram Police
Mizoram Police
	Emblem of the Mizoram Police.
Abbreviation	MRP
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction	Mizoram, IN
	Jurisdiction
Governing body	Home Ministry, Government of Mizoram
General nature	Local civilian police;
Operational structure
Headquarters	PHQ, Khatla, Aizawl, Mizoram
Agency executive	Anil Shukla, IPS, DGP;
Parent agency	Home Department, Govt. of Mizoram
Website
	police.mizoram.gov.in

The Mizoram Police Force is the law enforcing agency of the state of Mizoram, India.

Insignia/Ranks of Mizoram Police

**State Police Services rank insignia**^[1]
Insignia
Rank	Superintendent of police ^[a]	Additional superintendent of police^[b]	Deputy superintendent of police^[c]
Abbreviation	SP	Addl.SP	DSP/Dy.SP

Note: Gazetted officers in State Police Services (SPS) begins from DSP and above.^[2] In the Indian Police Service (IPS), rank starts from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), which is equivalent to DSP in state services.

Ranges

Mizoram Police has Three Police Ranges Namely Northern , Southern and Eastern Ranges, which are headed by a Deputy Inspector General of Police Northern , Southern Eastern respectively.^[3]

Ranges	Districts	DIGP	Station
Northern Range	Aizawl District, Kolasib District, Mamit District,	H. Ramthlengliana, IPS	Aizawl
Southern Range	Lunglei district, Lawngtlai District, Siaha District and Hnahthial District	C. Lalthanmawia, IPS	Lunglei
Eastern Range	Champhai District, Khawzawl District, Saitual District and Serchhip District	Thomas Zodingliana, IPS	Aizawl

Training and development

Mizoram Police has two (2) Training Centres. The two training centres are at Mualvum and Thenzawl. Currently, Police Training Centre Thenzawl is the active training centre for its general employees. Officer cadres are sent for training at North East Police Academy (NEPA).

General Basic training courses are for nine (9) months.

Mizoram Police, under Police Modernization Scheme, runs Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems which links every Police station in Mizoram through Wide Area Network (WAN).

Forensic Science Department

Government of Mizoram established Forensic Science Laboratory under the administrative control of Police Department Vide Notification No. A/12034/1/97-HMP dated 31/7/2000. Forensic Science Laboratory, Mizoram started functioning initially with only one division i.e. chemistry, Mizoram FSL now have 8(eight) divisions viz. Chemistry, Questioned Document, Ballistics & Toolmarks, Fingerprint, Photography, DNA/Serology, Toxicology and Cyber Forensics, and headed by Director rank Forensic Scientist. The Laboratory was upgraded to a full-fledged Directorate in March, 2015 which is in par with the guidelines of National Human Rights Commission.^[4]

Vehicles

Vehicle	Country of origin	Type	Notes
Tata Sumo Victa	Republic of India	Patrol Car	Used by City Police Patrol
Maruti Gypsy	Republic of India	Escorts\|Patrol Car	Used by Multiple
Mahindra Bolero	Republic of India	Patrol Jeep\|Officials	Used by Multiple
Hyundai Verna	South Korea	Official Car
Tata Telcoline	Republic of India	Riot Vehicle	Used by MAP and MRP Riot Police
Tata 407 Tow Truck	Republic of India	Tow Truck	Used by the Traffic Department
Tata Sumo Armoured	Republic of India	Special	Used by Escorts and Special Units
Royal Enfield Electra 350	Republic of India	Patrol Bike	Used by Traffic Police Department
Renault Duster	France	Official Car	Used by top Police Officials-
Suzuki Gixxer 250	Japan	Patrol Bike	Used by Traffic Department-
Mahindra Bolero Pikup	Republic of India	Patrol Jeep\|Officials	Used by Multiple
Tata Xenon	Republicof India	Patrol Jeep\|Officials	Used by Multiple

Weapons

Weapon	Country of origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Glock 19	Austria	Sidearm	9mm Parabellum	Used by City Police, Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes
Beretta PX4 Storm	Italy	Sidearm	9mm Parabellum .45ACP	Used by Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes
Pistol Auto 9mm 1A	Republic of India	Sidearm	9mm	Used by City Police, Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security
1A1 Self Loading Rifle (Indian version of FN FAL)	Republic of India	Standard Issue Rifle	7.62 NATO	Used by Mizoram Armed Police
INSAS	Republic of India	Standard Issue Rifle	5.56 NATO	Used by Mizoram Armed Police
AK47 AKM AKMS AK103	Russia	Standard Issue Rifle	7.62×39mm	Used by Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes
Heckler & Koch MP5	Germany	Sub Machine Gun	9mm Parabellum	Used by Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes
Brügger & Thomet MP9	Switzerland	Sub Machine Gun	9mm Parabellum	Used by Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes
Colt M4	United States of America	Assault Rifle	5.56 NATO	Used by VIP Security and Commandoes
Brügger & Thomet APR	Switzerland	Sniper Rifle	7.62 NATO / .308APR	Used by Mizoram Armed Police and Commandoes
Bren LMG	United Kingdom	Squad Automatic Weapon	7.62 NATO	Used by Mizoram Armed Police
Sterling Sub Machine Gun	United Kingdom	Sub Machine Gun	9mm	Used by Mizoram Armed Police

Recruitments

Entries are done at the following ranks:
1. Constables / Lady constables, Sub Inspectors and Lady Sub inspectors: Appointment done through Mizoram Police Recruitment Board.
2. Mizoram Police Service: Officers selected through Mizoram Public Service Commission (Group-A) etc. Examination conducted by Mizoram Public Service Commission [1] are appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police or higher.
4. Indian Police Service: Officers selected through Civil Service Examinations conducted by Union Public Service Commission [2] are appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police or higher (up to DGP).

Notes

^ In an armed police battalion, the equivalent rank is "Commandant.
^ In an armed police battalion, the equivalent rank is Deputy Commandant
^ In an armed police battalion, the equivalent rank is Assistant Commandant.

References

^
- "Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- "Governance of Kerala Police". Kerala Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- "Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- "Kerala: Cops unhappy over promotion delay". The Times of India. 6 January 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- "Can SP be a non-IPS". sylendrababu.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- Kumar, S. Vijay (14 March 2018). "Non-cadre postings irk IPS officers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
^ "Nuh Police, Government of Haryana". mewat.haryanapolice.gov.in. Haryana Police. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
^ https://police.mizoram.gov.in
^ "Mizoram Forensic Science".

External links

Official website

[2] In an armed police battalion, the equivalent rank is "Commandant.

[3] In an armed police battalion, the equivalent rank is Deputy Commandant

[4] In an armed police battalion, the equivalent rank is Assistant Commandant.

[1] 
"Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.

"Governance of Kerala Police". Kerala Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.

"Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.

"Kerala: Cops unhappy over promotion delay". The Times of India. 6 January 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 May 2023.

"Can SP be a non-IPS". sylendrababu.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.

Kumar, S. Vijay (14 March 2018). "Non-cadre postings irk IPS officers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 May 2023.

[5] "Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.

[6] "Governance of Kerala Police". Kerala Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.

[7] "Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.

[8] "Kerala: Cops unhappy over promotion delay". The Times of India. 6 January 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 May 2023.

[9] "Can SP be a non-IPS". sylendrababu.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.

[10] Kumar, S. Vijay (14 March 2018). "Non-cadre postings irk IPS officers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 May 2023.

[5] "Nuh Police, Government of Haryana". mewat.haryanapolice.gov.in. Haryana Police. Retrieved 14 May 2024.

[6] ttps://police.mizoram.gov.in

[7] "Mizoram Forensic Science".

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v t e State of Mizoram
Capital: Aizawl
State symbols	Animal: Himalayan serow Bird: Mrs. Hume's pheasant Flower: Red Vanda Tree: Indian rose chestnut Fish: Burmese kingfish
History	Unknown civilisation in Vangchhia Lushai chiefdoms Lushai Expedition Chin-Lushai Expedition Lushai Rising British rule Mizo District 1966 MNF uprising Union Territory Mizoram Peace Accord
Government	Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly High Court Police
Districts	Aizawl Champhai Kolasib Lawngtlai Lunglei Mamit Siaha Serchhip Hnahthial Khawzawl Saitual
Urban Areas	Aizawl Bairabi Biate Champhai Darlawn Hnahthial Kolasib Khawhai Khawzawl Lawngtlai Lengpui Lunglei Mamit North Kawnpui North Vanlaiphai Sairang Saitual Serchhip Siaha Thenzawl Tlabung Vairengte Zawlnuam
Infrastructure	Aizawl Monorail Bairabi–Sairang Railway Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project Lengpui Airport Serlui B Dam Tuirial Dam Vankal Solar Park Vuakmual Airport
Education	Mizoram University National Institute of Technology, Mizoram Zoram Medical College Colleges Schools
Tourist attractions	Mt. Hmuifang Mt. Sakawrhmuituai Mt. Phawngpui Lalsavunga Park Mizo Poets' Square Palak Dil Reiek Peak Solomon's Temple Tam Dil Thenzawl Golf Course Tuirihiau Falls Vangchhia Vantawng Falls
Protected areas	Murlen National Park Phawngpui National Park Dampa Tiger Reserve
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