NCJ Number
122049
Journal
Indian Journal of Criminology Volume: 17 Issue: 2 Dated: (July 1989) Pages: 81-84
Date Published
1989
Length
4 pages
Annotation
The unfortunate adverse public impression of the Indian police force is analyzed with a description of some causes and with suggestions for possible remedies.
Abstract
Several contributing factors are cited for public suspicion of the police force in addition to the history of the police as enforcer of British rule before independence. The Criminal Procedure Code which requires search warrants and the Evidence Act which enfeebles confessions made to a police officer are presented as expressing lack of confidence in the police whose actions are required to be authenticated by an independent agency. Poor discipline or corruption by police officers is viewed with more distaste than the same actions by others in society who are not held to as high a standard. A professional approach by law enforcement officials may be misunderstood by the public unaware of the mental tension inherent in the job. More effective training and performance evaluation of police officers is urged.