The first State Police force was established in India in 1861 in the state of Madras (now Tamil Nadu).

The Director General of Police (DGP) is the head of the State Police force.

The State Police has a wide range of functions, including maintaining law and order, preventing crime, investigating crimes, and protecting the public.

The Special Protection Group (SPG) is responsible for the security of the President and the Prime Minister of India, as well as other high-profile individuals.

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is a specialized unit of the State Police that is responsible for combating terrorism.

The Border Security Force (BSF) is responsible for patrolling the borders of India.

The District Police is responsible for maintaining law and order in rural areas.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is responsible for investigating crimes.

The Traffic Police is responsible for traffic management.

The Armed Police is responsible for providing security to government buildings and installations.

The Organized Crime Control Unit (OCCU) is responsible for combating organized crime.

The Women's Police Station is responsible for providing security to women and children.

The Tourist Police is responsible for providing security to tourists.

The Airport Security Force (ASF) is responsible for providing security to airports and seaports.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is responsible for providing security to railways.