CID – Purpose, Power, And Functions

CID (Full form of CID is crime investigation department) is a branch of the police force investigating crime cases in the country. The idea of a Criminal investigation department was obtained from the British police forces. It is all over the country against crime and corruption. The prime motive of crime branch investigation is to play a significant role in crime operations and make the country’s crime and corruption accessible. It is not directly working under the Indian government but works as a substantial tier in removing crime. It also makes awareness among people toward the growing crime in the country. 

Formation of CID

The first crime branch investigation department was formed in 1902 by the British government. The chairman- Andrew Fraser, created it on the recommendation of the Indian police commission. Later the crime branch was introduced in India in Lucknow. The formation was presented with the statue of rai bahadur pandit shambhu Nath, the king police medalist and the “ Father of CID.” After some time, CID was distributed into two parts- CID and crime branch( CB- CID)

CID consists of several branches:

1. CB- CID
2. Anti-narcotics cell
3. Anti-terrorism wing
4. Anti-human trafficking and missing person cell
5. Fingerprint bureau
6. Bank frauds
7. Dog squads
8. Human rights department

Purpose of CID

The primary purpose of CID is to investigate criminal cases and catch the criminal. The CID is available in almost all the cities in the country, and they work tirelessly on the growing crime and fraud in India. In situations like rape, fraud, kidnapping, etc., the CID team often works with the state police to catch the criminal and gather all the proof and evidence. 

Eligibility Criteria of CID

The crime investigation department provides jobs to many people, but they have some criteria during the recruitment of the position, such as:

1. The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
2. The candidate must be a sub-inspector or inspector of CID and a diplomat or graduate from an affiliated university.
3. The minimum qualification for the base post is 12th passed. 
4. The candidate must have cleared the annual civil service examination by the union service commission.
5. The candidate has a good understanding of logical reasoning.

Functions of CID

CID works independently, and the government has no control over the execution of its work. However, it has several parts which are to be recognized:

1. The CID collects proof and evidence regarding professional criminal cases. 
2. They control the inquiry and take the vital measure required for the cases.
3. They also track the movement of foreign criminals with the help of state police.
4. They investigate the department included in the criminal matters.
5. They organize squads and special teams and regularly track ongoing and new cases.

Power of CID

In this continuously changing era, people are constantly meeting with the changes caused by nature. Some people have an evil sharp mind and use it for these crime works. Criminology is considered one of the growing concerns among the people of the country. People come up with new ideas of crime and fraud, such as murder, rape, theft, kidnapping, etc. Nowadays, cybercrime is also increasing in the environment. Technology is a good source of information, but some people use it to harm others. The following powers are provided to CID to tackle all criminals:

1. CID can investigate cases that the government entrusts.
2. It enquires the people, and everyone has to cooperate with the investigation.
3. They have squads and special teams that work for several information agencies and can collect information from these places without interruption.
4. CID also works for the police department as the source agent.
5. CID provides confidential information to the higher authorities.

FAQs

• Who investigates crime in India?

Ans:- The crimes are investigated by India’s criminal investigation department (CID).

• Who leads crime investigations?

Ans:- Crime investigators at CID lead criminal investigations.

• How many types of CID are there?

Ans:- There are two types of CID – CID and CB- CID.

• What is the full form of CID?

Ans:- CID full form is Crime Investigation Department.

• Does the CID team works in every state?

Ans :- Yes, every state has its team.