POLICE STATION

1 AN INTRODUCTION

WHY POLICE?
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The step towards Social life was the first positive

development towards civilization made by the ancient man. Social life offered him the option of hunting down collectively, to protect himself from any attack and to control inimical forces of nature largely. Nevertheless, his animal instincts and his desire to lead a free life of his own were not swept away in this social flow. He had to control himself as he realized that his own individual actions might cause problems to the well-being of others. Consequently, he began to exercise his conscience in controlling his instincts. This

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POLICE TOWARDS SOCIETY

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S E R V I C E S E C U R I T Y C O O P E R A T I O N

HISTORY OF FIRST ORGANIZED POLICE IN WORLD

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The first police force in the modern sense was created by

the government of king Louis XIV in 1667 to police the city of Paris.
The royal edict, registered by the parliament

of Paris on

March 15, 1667 created the office of lieutenant general de police (lieutenant general of police), who was to be head of the new Paris police force, and defined police as the task of
ensuring the peace and quit of the public and of private individuals, purging the city of what may cause disturbances,

HISTORY OF FIRST ORGANIZED POLICE IN WORLD

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On September 29, 1829, the

Metropolitan Police Act was passed by Parliament, allowing Sir Robert Peel, the then home secretary, to found the London Metropolitan Police. This group of police are often referred to as `Bobbies` because it was Sir Robert (Bobby) Peel who authorized it. They were regarded as the most efficient forerunners of a modern Police force and became a model for the police

Sir Robert Peel- Founder of Modern Police Force

POLICE STATION DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

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Police Force is to S E R V E the S O C I E T Y so Police

Station is Partially a P U B L I C B U I L D I N G . In order to serve the citizens in a proper way the entrance of the Police Station should be I N V I T I N G so that citizens/complainants feel free to visit the premises without apprehension. Activities related to Public Dealings shall be placed on Ground Floor itself and shall be clearly visible from the entrance foyer/waiting area of the building. Proper signage shall be there for each public dealing activity.

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GROUND FLOOR The activities/ amenities that shall be placed on Ground Floor are as follows: 1. DUTY ROOM/ REPORTING ROOM It is meant for first interaction with complainant. Functions 24 hours. Should be Visible from Entrance with proper signage.
2. WOMEN DESK It caters exclusively to women complainants. Shall be placed right next to Reporting room. Should be Visible from Entrance with proper signage.

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3. SANKRAMAN KAKSH In this room complaints of citizens are discussed in detail by concerned police officials. Should be placed next to Reporting/ Duty room. 4. LOCKUPS Three Types of Lockups: Male, Female, and Lady Juvenile (for female suspects of age less than 18 years) Ideally located near Duty Room so that it can be monitored by duty officers working 24 hours. Lockups shall not be visible from main entrance/waiting area/ complainants.

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5. S.H.O. (STATION HOUSE OFFICER) OFFICE S.H.O. Controls the overall functions of the Police Station Ideally located on ground floor from where Maximum activities can be controlled. A Reader room shall be adjoining SHO office. S.H.O. office shall have attached retiring room and toilet as the officer works continuously for long durations of time. 6. A.S.H.O. (ADDITIONAL STATION HOUSE OFFICER) OFFICE A.S.H.O. Works to the capacity of S.H.O. in his/her absence. Ideally located on ground floor near S.H.O. office. A Reader room shall be adjoining. Shall have attached retiring room and toilet as the officer works continuously for long durations of time.

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7. MALKHANA (PROPERTY ROOM)

Two Types For general seized properties For case properties.

Ideally placed on ground floor with separate rooms for

each Malkhana Incharge officer. 8. ARMOURY Houses weapons and ammunitions used by Police Force. Ideal Location: centre of the building near to Duty room on Ground Floor. All walls shall be made of R.C.C.

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9. WIRELESS ROOM Handles the wireless communication b/w personals and other branches of police force. Ideal location: on ground floor near SHO office. 10. CIPA ROOM Functionaries in CIPA Room assist to SHO/ASHO Ideal Location: near SHO/ASHO office.

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Other Requirements/Amenities to be placed on Ground Floor: Fire Control Room Battery room and Battery Charging Room (near Wireless Room) Ladies Room

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FIRST FLOOR
11. INVESTIGATING OFFICERS CABINS/OFFICES Multiple I.O. Rooms are required so that officers can work independently on their cases. Common Waiting area should be there for I.O. Rooms. Can be located on first floor or upper floors. 12. ENGLISH OFFICE English office is the collective name for administrative offices like finance, accounts, HR etc. Ideal Location: Can be located on upper floors. Staff Dining and kitchen shall be there for employees working in the building

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UPPER FLOORS 13. DCP/ACP OFFICES/ HIGH OFFICIALS OFFICES

The police stations with DCP/ACP/high officals offices

should have separate entrance/ lift lobby for these

offices.
This entrance shall not be accessible to public. DCP/ACP offices shall have attached Waiting Area,

Reader Office, Staff Room, Record Room, Retiring room

and Toilet.

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14. BARRACKS/ DORMITORIES The police stations also have barracks/dormitories for accommodation of police personals Ideally there should not be more than 6 people accommodating in one barrack/room. For each person there should be 1 cupboard and 1 bed. There should be common toilets with bathing facilities in compliance with NBC and local Authorities guidelines. Laundry with clothes drying area is required Mess with proper sitting area and kitchen according to the capacity of barracks should be provided. Gymnasium and Recreational Facilities shall also be provided within the premises.

POLICE STATION - BUILDING BYELAWS

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S.No. Category

Population/Unit

Plot Area

Planning Norms and Standards for Security (Police) Facilities as per Master Plan

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This section is based upon Master Plan for Delhi 2021 for Police Station Buildings. However local byelaws need to be followed depending upon the location of the site.
S.NO. 1. Permissible Far ITEM REQUIREMENT 150

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3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Permissible Ground Coverage

Maximum Height Minimum Green Area Requirement Minimum Car Parking Requirement Minimum Front Setback Minimum Side And Rear Setback Max. Residential Area For Essential Staff

30%
26m 15% 2 Ecs Per 100 Sq.Mt. of Built Up 9m 6m 30% of Ground Coverage

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This Section is based upon Latest NBC Guidelines: Minimum Corridor Width = 1500mm Minimum Staircase Width = 1500mm BASEMENT:

Separate Staircase opening directly outside. Properly ventilated either natural or mechanical.

Maximum Travel Distance from any area to nearest staircase shall e 30m. If enclosed Staircase shall be Pressurised. Lift Lobby shall be enclosed and staircase shall not open in lift lobby. Fire Fighting System shall comprise Following:

Under ground Fire Water Tank Pump Room Overhead Water Tank Hose-reels to be installed on all floors near staircase.

Automatic fire Alarm System should be installed

THANK YOU

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