# Mizoram Police

The Mizoram Police Force is the law enforcing agency of the state of Mizoram, India.

## Insignia/Ranks of Mizoram Police

State Police Services rank insignia :
| Insignia | | | | | | |
| Rank | Superintendent of police | Superintendent of police | Additional superintendent of police | Additional superintendent of police | Deputy superintendent of police | Deputy superintendent of police |
| Abbreviation | SP | SP | Addl.SP | Addl.SP | DSP/Dy.SP | DSP/Dy.SP |
| Note: Gazetted officers in State Police Services (SPS) begins from DSP and above. In the Indian Police Service (IPS), rank starts from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), which is equivalent to DSP in state services. ||||||||||||||||||

## Ranges

Mizoram Police has Three Police Ranges Namely Northern , Southern and Eastern Ranges, which are headed by a Deputy Inspector General of Police Northern , Southern Eastern respectively.
| Ranges | Districts | DIGP | Station |
| Northern Range | Aizawl District, Kolasib District, Mamit District, | H. Ramthlengliana, IPS | Aizawl |
| Southern Range | Lunglei district, Lawngtlai District, Siaha District and Hnahthial District | C. Lalthanmawia, IPS | Lunglei |
| Eastern Range | Champhai District, Khawzawl District, Saitual District and Serchhip District | Thomas Zodingliana, IPS | Aizawl |

## Training and development

Mizoram Police has two (2) Training Centres. The two training centres are at Mualvum and Thenzawl. Currently, Police Training Centre Thenzawl is the active training centre for its general employees. Officer cadres are sent for training at North East Police Academy (NEPA).
General Basic training courses are for nine (9) months.
Mizoram Police, under Police Modernization Scheme, runs Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems which links every Police station in Mizoram through Wide Area Network (WAN).

## Forensic Science Department

Government of Mizoram established Forensic Science Laboratory under the administrative control of Police Department Vide Notification No. A/12034/1/97-HMP dated 31/7/2000. Forensic Science Laboratory, Mizoram started functioning initially with only one division i.e. chemistry, Mizoram FSL now have 8(eight) divisions viz. Chemistry, Questioned Document, Ballistics & Toolmarks, Fingerprint, Photography, DNA/Serology, Toxicology and Cyber Forensics, and headed by Director rank Forensic Scientist. The Laboratory was upgraded to a full-fledged Directorate in March, 2015 which is in par with the guidelines of National Human Rights Commission.

## Vehicles

| Vehicle | Country of origin | Type | Notes |
| Tata Sumo Victa | Republic of India | Patrol Car | Used by City Police Patrol |
| Maruti Gypsy | Republic of India | Escorts|Patrol Car | Used by Multiple |
| Mahindra Bolero | Republic of India | Patrol Jeep|Officials | Used by Multiple |
| Hyundai Verna | South Korea | Official Car | |
| Tata Telcoline | Republic of India | Riot Vehicle | Used by MAP and MRP Riot Police |
| Tata 407 Tow Truck | Republic of India | Tow Truck | Used by the Traffic Department |
| Tata Sumo Armoured | Republic of India | Special | Used by Escorts and Special Units |
| Royal Enfield Electra 350 | Republic of India | Patrol Bike | Used by Traffic Police Department |
| Renault Duster | France | Official Car | Used by top Police Officials- |
| Suzuki Gixxer 250 | Japan | Patrol Bike | Used by Traffic Department- |
| Mahindra Bolero Pikup | Republic of India | Patrol Jeep|Officials | Used by Multiple |
| Tata Xenon | Republicof India | Patrol Jeep|Officials | Used by Multiple |

## Weapons

| Weapon | Country of origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
| Glock 19 | Austria | Sidearm | 9mm Parabellum | Used by City Police, Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes |
| Beretta PX4 Storm | Italy | Sidearm | 9mm Parabellum .45ACP | Used by Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes |
| Pistol Auto 9mm 1A | Republic of India | Sidearm | 9mm | Used by City Police, Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security |
| 1A1 Self Loading Rifle (Indian version of FN FAL) | Republic of India | Standard Issue Rifle | 7.62 NATO | Used by Mizoram Armed Police |
| INSAS | Republic of India | Standard Issue Rifle | 5.56 NATO | Used by Mizoram Armed Police |
| AK47 AKM AKMS AK103 | Russia | Standard Issue Rifle | 7.62×39mm | Used by Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes |
| Heckler & Koch MP5 | Germany | Sub Machine Gun | 9mm Parabellum | Used by Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes |
| Brügger & Thomet MP9 | Switzerland | Sub Machine Gun | 9mm Parabellum | Used by Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandoes |
| Colt M4 | United States of America | Assault Rifle | 5.56 NATO | Used by VIP Security and Commandoes |
| Brügger & Thomet APR | Switzerland | Sniper Rifle | 7.62 NATO / .308APR | Used by Mizoram Armed Police and Commandoes |
| Bren LMG | United Kingdom | Squad Automatic Weapon | 7.62 NATO | Used by Mizoram Armed Police |
| Sterling Sub Machine Gun | United Kingdom | Sub Machine Gun | 9mm | Used by Mizoram Armed Police |

## Recruitments

Entries are done at the following ranks: 1. Constables / Lady constables, Sub Inspectors and Lady Sub inspectors: Appointment done through Mizoram Police Recruitment Board. 2. Mizoram Police Service: Officers selected through Mizoram Public Service Commission (Group-A) etc. Examination conducted by Mizoram Public Service Commission are appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police or higher. 4. Indian Police Service: Officers selected through Civil Service Examinations conducted by Union Public Service Commission are appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police or higher (up to DGP).