Sub-inspector
Encyclopedia
Sub-inspector is a rank used extensively in the Indian Police
, Pakistani Police and Sri Lankan Police, which is primarily based on the British
model
. It was formerly used in most British colonial
police
forces and in certain British police forces as well. The rank usually was in charge of a police substation or assisted an inspector
.
in the late 19th century. It did not last long, being effectively replaced by station sergeant
in 1890. Officers who already held the rank retained it, and were promoted to inspector as soon as a vacancy arose.
.
(with head constable
s, the equivalent of corporal
s, commanding police outposts). He is the lowest ranked officer who under Indian Police rules and regulations can file a charge sheet in court, and is usually the first investigating officer. Officers subordinate to him cannot file charge sheets, but can only investigate cases on his behalf.
A sub-inspector ranks above an assistant sub-inspector of police
(ASI) and below an inspector (who usually supervises a group of police stations). Most sub-inspectors are directly recruited into the police and have better educational qualifications than lower-ranking police officers. In busy police stations there are also additional sub-inspectors (Addl. SI), who are generally officers who have come up through the ranks. In this case, the directly recruited sub-inspector in charge is referred to as the principal sub-inspector.
Specialised units such as the Central Armed Reserve Police Force, State Armed Reserve Police and Armed Battalions use the same rank, but generally these officers do not have any investigative powers. There are also specialist non-investigative officers in other Indian law enforcement agencies, such as sub-inspector (band) and sub-inspector (motor transport).
The rank insignia for a sub-inspector is two (five point) stars, and a red and blue striped ribbon at the outer end of the shoulder straps. This is similar to the insignia of a naib subedar in the Indian Army
. The assistant sub-inspector will have one (five point) star, and a red and blue striped ribbon at the outer end of the shoulder straps. This is similar to the insignia of a havildar
in the Indian Army. The rank insignia for principal sub-inspector and additional sub-inspector are one and the same.sub inspector job is a very responsible job because some of police station A sub inspector is a fully in charge of thana.
, sub-inspector of police (SI) is the lowest rank of gazetted officers. The rank is above the rank of police sergeant major (PSM) and below an inspector (IP). Generally an SI would be the officer in charge (OIC) of a small police station
, a detachment of police personal or deputy OIC of a larger police station in a metropolitan area.
Most sub-inspectors are directly recruited into the police service as probationary sub-inspectors for one year's training. The basic educational entry requirement is that an applicant has passed the G.C.E Advance Level Examination
. Annually certain number of Non-Gazetted Officers who have come up through the ranks are promoted to rank of SI.
The rank insignia for a sub-inspector is one star, similar to an Army second lieutenant
.
, subinspector is the lowest commissioned rank, below inspector, and corresponds to the former rank of police second lieutenant (see Romanian Police Ranks).
Indian Police Service
The Indian Police Service , simply known as Indian Police or IPS, is one of the three All India Services of the Government of India...
, Pakistani Police and Sri Lankan Police, which is primarily based on the British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
model
UK police ranks
Most of the police forces of the United Kingdom use a standardised set of ranks, with a slight variation in the most senior ranks for Greater London's Metropolitan Police Service and the City of London Police...
. It was formerly used in most British colonial
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
forces and in certain British police forces as well. The rank usually was in charge of a police substation or assisted an inspector
Inspector
Inspector is both a police rank and an administrative position, both used in a number of contexts. However, it is not an equivalent rank in each police force.- Australia :...
.
United Kingdom
The rank of sub-inspector was introduced into the Metropolitan PoliceMetropolitan police
Metropolitan Police is a generic title for the municipal police force for a major metropolitan area, and it may be part of the official title of the force...
in the late 19th century. It did not last long, being effectively replaced by station sergeant
Station sergeant
Station sergeant was a rank in the London Metropolitan Police and continues as a rank in the Hong Kong Police Force, and Royal Barbados Police Force...
in 1890. Officers who already held the rank retained it, and were promoted to inspector as soon as a vacancy arose.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Sub-inspector was introduced into the RCMP from 1942–1960 with the insignia of one star, similar to an Army second lieutenantSecond Lieutenant
Second lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces.- United Kingdom and Commonwealth :The rank second lieutenant was introduced throughout the British Army in 1871 to replace the rank of ensign , although it had long been used in the Royal Artillery, Royal...
.
British South Africa Police
The rank of sub inspector was replaced after the Rhodesian Unilateral Declaration of Independence with three grades of patrol officer, senior patrol officer and section leader with one, two, and three gold bars respectively.India
A sub-inspector (SI) is generally in command of a police stationPolice station
A police station or station house is a building which serves to accommodate police officers and other members of staff. These buildings often contain offices and accommodation for personnel and vehicles, along with locker rooms, temporary holding cells and interview/interrogation rooms.- Facilities...
(with head constable
Head Constable
Head constable was a rank used in some British and British colonial police forces, and is still used in the Indian police.-England:In the Liverpool City Police and a few very small borough police forces in the United Kingdom, the head constable was the chief officer, equivalent to the chief...
s, the equivalent of corporal
Corporal
Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4....
s, commanding police outposts). He is the lowest ranked officer who under Indian Police rules and regulations can file a charge sheet in court, and is usually the first investigating officer. Officers subordinate to him cannot file charge sheets, but can only investigate cases on his behalf.
A sub-inspector ranks above an assistant sub-inspector of police
Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police
- India :In the police forces of India, an assistant sub-inspector is a non-gazetted police officer ranking above a police head constable and below a sub-inspector. The rank insignia for an ASI is one star, and a red and blue striped ribbon at the outer edge of the shoulder straps....
(ASI) and below an inspector (who usually supervises a group of police stations). Most sub-inspectors are directly recruited into the police and have better educational qualifications than lower-ranking police officers. In busy police stations there are also additional sub-inspectors (Addl. SI), who are generally officers who have come up through the ranks. In this case, the directly recruited sub-inspector in charge is referred to as the principal sub-inspector.
Specialised units such as the Central Armed Reserve Police Force, State Armed Reserve Police and Armed Battalions use the same rank, but generally these officers do not have any investigative powers. There are also specialist non-investigative officers in other Indian law enforcement agencies, such as sub-inspector (band) and sub-inspector (motor transport).
The rank insignia for a sub-inspector is two (five point) stars, and a red and blue striped ribbon at the outer end of the shoulder straps. This is similar to the insignia of a naib subedar in the Indian Army
Indian Army
The Indian Army is the land based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. With about 1,100,000 soldiers in active service and about 1,150,000 reserve troops, the Indian Army is the world's largest standing volunteer army...
. The assistant sub-inspector will have one (five point) star, and a red and blue striped ribbon at the outer end of the shoulder straps. This is similar to the insignia of a havildar
Havildar
Havildar ) was the Military 'In Charge' of a Fort during the times of Maratha Empire. In the British Indian Army it was equivalent rank to Sergeant, next above Naik, and is still used in the modern Indian Army and Pakistan Army. The cavalry equivalent is Daffadar...
in the Indian Army. The rank insignia for principal sub-inspector and additional sub-inspector are one and the same.sub inspector job is a very responsible job because some of police station A sub inspector is a fully in charge of thana.
Sri Lanka
In the Sri Lanka Police ServiceSri Lanka Police Service
The Sri Lanka Police Service is the civilian national police force of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The police force has a manpower of approximately 85,000. It is responsible for enforcing criminal and traffic law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace...
, sub-inspector of police (SI) is the lowest rank of gazetted officers. The rank is above the rank of police sergeant major (PSM) and below an inspector (IP). Generally an SI would be the officer in charge (OIC) of a small police station
Police station
A police station or station house is a building which serves to accommodate police officers and other members of staff. These buildings often contain offices and accommodation for personnel and vehicles, along with locker rooms, temporary holding cells and interview/interrogation rooms.- Facilities...
, a detachment of police personal or deputy OIC of a larger police station in a metropolitan area.
Most sub-inspectors are directly recruited into the police service as probationary sub-inspectors for one year's training. The basic educational entry requirement is that an applicant has passed the G.C.E Advance Level Examination
Advanced Level (SL)
The Sri Lankan Advanced Level , is a General Certificate of Education qualification in Sri Lanka, conducted by the Department of Examinations of the Ministry of Education. Similar to the British Advanced Level...
. Annually certain number of Non-Gazetted Officers who have come up through the ranks are promoted to rank of SI.
The rank insignia for a sub-inspector is one star, similar to an Army second lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Second lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces.- United Kingdom and Commonwealth :The rank second lieutenant was introduced throughout the British Army in 1871 to replace the rank of ensign , although it had long been used in the Royal Artillery, Royal...
.
Romania
In the Romanian PoliceRomanian Police
The Romanian Police is the national police force and main civil law enforcement agency in Romania. It is subordinated to the Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reform.-Duties:The Romanian Police are responsible for:...
, subinspector is the lowest commissioned rank, below inspector, and corresponds to the former rank of police second lieutenant (see Romanian Police Ranks).
Other police forces
- Royal Hong Kong Police
- Palestine Police (before 1948)
- Mossos d'EsquadraMossos d'EsquadraThe Mossos d'Esquadra are the police force of Catalonia, one of the autonomous communities of Spain. It is the oldest civil police force in Europe, founded in the 18th century as the Esquadres de Catalunya to protect the people of Catalonia....