(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, cause separation of law and order machinery from the investigation wing in such municipal area, as may be deemed Framing of rules.
Investigation by District Police.
appropriate by it in order to bring about more professionalism. The investigation staff shall ordinarily not be diverted for any other duties, except with the permission of 1[the Inspector General of Police or the Deputy Inspector General of Police] of the Range concerned.
(2) The State Government shall create in every district, specialized crime investigation unit, headed by an officer, not below the rank of an Inspector with an appropriate strength of officers and staff, for investigating such categories of specialized crime, as may be deemed appropriate. The personnel posted in this unit shall not be diverted to any other duty, except under exceptional circumstances with the written permission of 2[the Inspector General of Police or the Deputy Inspector General of Police] of the Range concerned.
37. The officers posted in special crime investigation units shall be selected on the basis of their aptitude, professional competence and integrity. Their professional skills shall be upgraded, from time to time, through specialized training in investigative techniques, particularly in the application of scientific aids to investigation and forensic science techniques.
38. The officers posted in the special crime investigation units, may investigate crimes, such as murder, kidnapping, rape, dacoity, robbery, dowry-related offences, serious cases of cheating, misappropriation and other economic offences, specified by the Director General of Police, besides any other cases, specially entrusted to the unit by the Senior Superintendent of Police of a district.
39. The State Government may provide necessary legal and forensic aid to the investigating officer during the investigation.
1Substituted for words “the Deputy Inspector General of Police” by Punjab Act No.9 of 2018, Section 7 2Substituted for words “the Deputy Inspector General of Police” by Punjab Act No.9 of 2018, Section 7 Selection of officers.
Investigation of crime.
Legal and Forensic advice.
CHAPTER-VI ROLE, FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POLICE
40. The role and functions of the police shall be,—
(a) to prevent and detect crime;
(b) to uphold and enforce the law impartially, and to protect life, liberty and property, human rights and dignity of the people;
(c) to maintain law and order;
(d) to maintain internal security;
(e) to promote and preserve public order;
(f) to provide possible help to people in distress or in situations arising out of natural or man-made disasters;
(g) to facilitate orderly movement of people and vehicles and also to control and regulate traffic on roads and highways with a special emphasis on checking the violations under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the rules made there under, falling under the following categories, namely:
(i) those, endangering the lives of road users;
(i) those, restricting the smooth flow of traffic on roads; and
(iii) those, adding to the pollution of the environment;
(h) to register and investigate all cognizable offences coming to their notice, by duly supplying a copy of First Information Report to the complainant forthwith and to carry out further investigation as per law;
(i) to collect intelligence relating to matters, affecting public peace, crime, social harmony and security of State and take appropriate action;
Role, functions and duties of the Police.
(j) to take charge of all unclaimed property and take action as per relevant rules;
(k) to prevent and control public nuisance; and
(l) to enforce any other duty assigned by law.
41. It shall be the duty of every police officer to,-
(a) extend due courtesy while dealing with people;
(b) guide and assist people especially those, needing help and protection;
(c) provide all possible assistance to victims of crime and of road accidents, and in particular, make efforts that they receive timely medical aid;
(d) be impartial and respectful for human rights, with special attention to weaker sections, while dealing with situations of conflict;
(e) prevent harassment of women and children in public places;
(f) render assistance to the people, particularly women, children, and the poor persons, against criminal exploitation by any person or organized group of persons;
(g) arrange for legally permissible assistance and shelter to every person in custody and making known to all such persons, the provisions of legal aid schemes, available from the Government and also inform the authorities; and
(h) actively work towards checking the social evils of drugs and female foeticide.
42. A senior police officer may, perform any duty, assigned by law or by a lawful order to any subordinate to him, and may aid, supplement, supersede or prevent any action of the subordinate by his Social responsibilities of the police.
Senior police officer performing duties of subordinate officer.
own action or that of any person lawfully acting under his command or authority, whenever the same shall appear necessary or expedient for giving more convenient effect to the law or for avoiding any infringement thereof.