Karnataka police introduce one-year tenure for special branch staff at police stations
The Karnataka police have implemented a mandatory one-year tenure for Special Branch staff at police stations to curb corruption and improve efficiency. Officers must now undergo specialized intelligence training before taking these roles.
Why it matters
This administrative reform aims to professionalize intelligence gathering and reduce the risk of long-term corruption at the local police level.
In a significant administrative reform aimed at cutting corruption and improving operational efficiency, the Karnataka Director-General and Inspector-General of Police (DGP & IGP) has ordered a fixed one-year tenure for police constables and head constables posted to Special Branch in police stations across the State.
The order, issued on Saturday, mandates that the posting of constabulary staff in the Special Branch at all police stations shall not exceed one year. After completing the tenure, the personnel must be shifted back to regular law-and-order duties.
To ensure continuity in intelligence work, the DGP has directed that the next officer identified for the Special Branch must undergo a minimum of 15 days of training in intelligence gathering before taking charge. Only personnel who have completed the prescribed training will be eligible for Special Branch postings.
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