- 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 thereunder, falling under the following categories, namely :-i. those, endangering the lives of road users;ii. those, restricting the smooth flow of traffic on roads; andiii. those, adding to the pollution of the environment;(h)to register and investigate all cognizable offences coming to their notice, 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;(j)to take charge of all unclaimed property and take action as per relevant rules.(k)to prevent and control public nuisance.(l)to enforce any other duty assigned by law.
