Kottayam District Police 

🛡️ Historical background

Before Independence: During the Travancore monarchy, maintaining law and order was the responsibility of local leaders and generals.

In the early 19th century, with the introduction of modern administrative systems in Travancore, a police system was also taking shape.

The Travancore Police Department was formally established in 1881, with various ranks and divisions coming into existence, including Kottayam.

Formation of Kottayam as a district:

In 1949, as part of the merger of the Travancore and Cochin states, Kottayam district was formed.

During this period, police services became more formalized and developed with basic facilities – station houses, an armed reserve force, etc.

🏢 Post-Independence Progress

Merger into Kerala Police (1956):

In 1956, with the formation of the state of Kerala, the Travancore-Cochin Police merged with the Malabar Police to form the Kerala Police Department.

Kottayam district was thereafter brought under the Kerala Police Organisation, headed by the District Superintendent of Police (now the District Police Chief).

Organizational Development:

Over time, the Kottayam District Police has expanded extensively:

Police sub-divisions like Kottayam, Changanassery, Pala, Vaikom etc.

Many police stations and outposts

Special Sections: Armed Reserve (AR), Traffic Police, Cyber ​​Cell, Women Cell, Janamaithri Police, etc.

Development of final facilities:

The district police headquarters was established in Kottayam.

Police stations, vehicles, communication systems, and computerization were modernized.

Community Police Initiatives:

pioneering activities:

Janamaithri Security Project

Nirbhaya Project (For Women’s Safety)

Student Police Cadet (SPC)

Anti-drug awareness campaigns, cybercrime awareness, road safety campaigns, etc.

👮&zwj♂️ Present tense (contemporary)

District Police Chief (DPC) – usually an IPS officer.

Sub Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) assist the DPC.

Main components:

District Special Branch (DSB)

Crime Branch

Armed Reserve Camp (AR Camp)

Traffic Police

Cyber ​​Cell

Women’s Cell

Control Room

🏅 Commendable achievements

He has been praised for effectively maintaining law and order during elections, festivals, and natural disasters.

High performance in cybercrime investigation and community policing activities.

Active participation in youth participation, women’s safety, and anti-drug activities.