Creation of a new Police System> Empowerment and a two level entry system to the police force

As of now there exist 4 levels of entry into the police force. This coupled with the skewed promotion criteria usually ensures that individuals stagnate at the level they enter. The problem is clearly visible from the fact that hardly 10% of the constables get promoted to the post of an ASI and even lesser to the posts of SI or Inspector. For instance, even an exceptionally capable and highly experienced constable cannot hope to be promoted beyond a certain position or dream of being assigned significant responsibilities, only because he/she was first recruited at the constable level. This lack of empowerment together with absence of meaningful career growth opportunities, has contributed towards the generally low degree of morale.

The national police commission and others have approached this problem mostly from a pay structure and other material incentives point of view. However what needs to be addressed is the work profile of a constable.

The new police force system suggests a two level entry system to IPS level and a new "police officer"-level. This means that every police officer will be empowered with decision making powers and be fully accountable and responsible for his or her work. A two level entry system will create better chances of promotion and providing incentive for the personnel to carry out their duties effectively.

The  thought  behind  the suggestion  is  that the entry  barrier  into the system

shall be low. Once in the system  there shall be a gradual increase of knowledge

and responsibilities. A promotion  will be based on the competence  of the police

officer.    A promotion  can  also  demand  that  the  police  officers  in  question

undertake  additional  training  courses.  The  higher  in  the rank a  police officer

          climbs the more responsibility will he or she be assigned.

Discussions have also been taken place whether the IPS level positions should be open for the "police officer"-level personnel. The conclusion was that a certain percentage of the IPS-level positions can be requited from the lower level. A trained and skilled police officer can be equally fit for an IPS position as an IPS officer. A supervisory body will monitor the promotions, transfers and postings in the new system.