8 Police Forces / Police Organisation
Q. 1. Write the full names of the following abbreviations below:
(1) ATS : Anti-Terrorism squad
(2) NCC : National Cadet Corps
(3) RSP : Regular Service Programme
(4) SID : State Intelligence Department
(5) ACB : Anti-Corruption Bureau
(6) SRPF : State Reserved Police Force
(7) RAF : Rapid Action force
(8) NSS : National Service Scheme
Q. 2. Write short notes on :
(1) Various departments of the State Police Force.
Ans.
1) State Intelligence Department (SID)
2) Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
3) Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)
4) Highway Traffic Patrol/Police
5) State Reserved Police Force (SRPF)
6) Directorate of Training.
(2) Nature and functions of the Home Guards.
Ans.
1) This is a voluntary organization wherein there is a voluntary
participation of scholarly persons from different sectors of the
society.
2) This force was established in 1948 and it works at rural
taluka- district levels.
3) At each of these levels, men and women volunteers are
recruited.
(3) Importance of National Cadet Corps.
Ans
i) This force has been established in 1925 in order to inspire
the youth of the country to be motivated by nationalism
leading to recruitment in defence forces.
ii) This force used to be previously called University Cadet
Corps.
| Activities based on written work |
(1) Find out the addresses and phone numbers of the following places associated with defence department that complement your area's security department and write it in the space below :
Report Writing
(1) Nearest police station :
• Address: Sainagar, Nalasopara, Vasai link road, Shurparak nagar, Nalsopara (w), Maharashtra, 401203
• Phone number:
9923124268
(2) Nearest Fire station :
• Address: Phulpada Road, Virar East. Palghar 401305 (Near Phulpada Dam, phulpada )
• Phone number:
8955360101.
(3) Nearest Government Hospital :
• Address: Makawana Compound, Vs Road, Virar East, Palghar- 401305 (Near Ganpati Mandir). Phone number: 7947388984
(4) Nearest Private Hospital :
• Address: Nandanvan society, Behind Raja Dairy, opp vachnalay, Phoolpada Rd, Viras (e), Maharashtra, 401305.
• Phone number : 8356925477
(5) Nearest Blood Bank:
• Address: Swargiya Anand Dighe Sankul, khopat, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Thane west, 400601 (Near Vikas Palms)
• Phone number. 7997174601 (6) Ambulance Service Centre :
• Address : Shop No 6/4/A Ground floor, Manvel chawl , shree Krishna Nagar , 90 feet Road, sakinaka, Mumbai-400072.
• Phone number : 7947316324
(7) Electricity board office/centre
• Address : Chandansar Road, Virar East, Palghar- 401305 Phone number : 18002333435
(2) Write your opinion about any of the above defence services.
i) In my opinion , most valuable is Blood Bank.
ii) Because of it one's life can be safeguarded.
iii) someone who is suffering from blood loss due to accidents can be saved due to this.
(3) Sources of Information :
i) Just dial
ii) Google maps
| (B) Activity Work |
• Complete the actions as directed: (Any three)
(1) Field visit: Visit the nearest police station in your area and get information about its functioning. Write your experience of the visit.
Ans.
I visited Bit Chauki (Virar) that is nearest to me. I asked him about their functioning. He told me about their Working style, Whenever someone went there for any complaint first they make a FIR of complaint. Later they starts the investigation and try to find evidences of crime. Later they submits it to the court for further procedure.
2) Group discussion : (1) Joining the 'Home Guards' team is an opportunity for social service. (2) I would like to be a HomeGuard.
• Conduct a group discussion on the above topics. Write five important points from the discussion below :
(1) This organisation was established in the pre-independence period.
(2) Citizens can join the Home Guard and assist in the defence of the country.
( 3) Any citizen , man or woman, between the ages of 20 to 35 years can join this.
(4) By joining it we can serve our nation.
(5) We can help the government to maintain communal harmony.
(3) Role Play : Present the following first-aid demonstrations in the classroom.
(1) Treating an injured student.
(2) Treating an unconscious person.
(4) Interview : Interview a police constable or police officer in your area using the following points and write the highlights of the interviews below :
(1) Name and designation: Pratik Mohite (police constable, Mumbai Police).
(2) The police station and department where deputed/working currently: Malad Police station.
(3) Period of service and chief responsibilities : five years of great experience in a metropolitan city like Mumbai .
(4) Education/Training : Graduated from Mumbai University.- Got police training of about six months. (5) Experience and significant events during service time:
i) Covered many political rallies and provided them required security.
ii) fought with a chain snatcher in Malad near highway.
(6) Message to youth :
Don't waste your time in doing un-necessary things instead join the police and serve the peoples of your mother land.