14 Facts About Kochi Police

Kochi City Police is one of the most advanced police force, considering the strategic importance of the city.

In 1947, the Cochin State Royal Police was merged with Royal Travancore Police to form Travancore-Kochi State Police.

Kochi City Police is headed by City Commissioner who is Foreigners Registration Officer with executive powers for granting immigration status to non-nationals.

Currently the Cochin Kochi Police maintains 3 control rooms, one in Central Kochi Police Station in the city, another near Cochin International Airport and third at Cochin Port.

One Assistant Commissioner of Kochi Police is Chief of Anti Narcotics Squad, that checks use and trafficking of narcotics and banned psychotropic drugs.

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Kochi City Police maintains a secret police consisting of 29 detective agents and 10 under-cover officers with a Circle officer leading the team.

Kerala Police maintains a second unit of Elite Commando force at Kochi, for thwarting possible sabotage operations.

The headquarters of Armed Kochi Police is located at Thrippunithura along with a major detachment unit at Marine Drive.

The ARC at Kochi Police is the second largest in the state and one of the largest in the India.

BOMB SQUAD: The Bomb Squad AR Kochi Police City is functioning under the charge of one SI, having only strength of 2 Head Constables and 3 constables.

Kochi Police primarily uses Mahindra Invadors as its patrol vehicles.

Kochi City Police was selected as nodal unit for implementing the project and ensure its success.

Kochi Police maintains 5 rehabilitation centers for de-addiction of victims.

Janamaithri Helpline is a 24-hour service provider from Kochi Police, giving telephone numbers on demand, which are useful to the public.