ABSTRACT
There is no surprise about the misbehavior and poor performance of the police, since the system was originally designed in 1861 to subdue the people and maintain the Raj of the British rulers (Verma 2005). Unfortunately, the police system has continued unchanged even after the British left the country. Neither democracy nor widespread criticism has been able to change the behavior of police personnel and prevent misuse of their powers in the country. Democracy has not brought greater accountability of the police to the citizens. Rather, policing has degenerated: Ineffective supervision, poor performance of basic functions, and a growing sense of insecurity are the hallmarks of Indian police today.
