Issuing a standing order, Commissioner of Police Rakesh Asthana said that the Inspector (Anti-Terror Operations) has been re-designated as Inspector (Law and Order) and as Station House Officer and Inspector of both Law and Order and Investigation. Duties are listed.
Shri Asthana said that to ensure strict compliance of this order, separation of investigation duties from law and order would be ensured.
The order said that the SHO being the Chief Investigating Officer is mandated as the ‘Officer-in-Charge’ and shall be responsible for monitoring the work and conduct of the Inspector (Law and Order) and Inspector (Investigation).
“If either the Inspector (Investigation) or the Inspector (Law and Order) is not posted for some time or is on leave, the SHO will himself look after his work in addition to his duties. He shall act as a guiding and controlling officer, who shall ensure overall harmony in an effort to guide, motivate and facilitate the smooth functioning of both the wings,” the order said.
The order listed the duties of SHO, Inspector (Law and Order) and Inspector (Investigation) in detail, saying, “However it does not mean water tight compartmentalization and any other duty assigned to the DCP/ The discretion of the district is vested. Dynamic field positioning with proper justification and due deliberation and in consultation with senior structures. ,