What is the difference between SP-SSP and DCP, whose work is what? Understand here

There are many posts in the police department, whose purpose is to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of citizens.

The job of the police department is to maintain law and order in the country. For this, different responsibilities and posts have been created. Some of the important posts among these are SSP (Senior Superintendent of Police), SP (Superintendent of Police), and DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police). Although these three posts are the same level, their functioning and responsibilities may vary under different circumstances. Let us know the difference between these posts and who is considered the biggest officer.

If in the police system of a state, SSP and SP are considered the head of the district police. In small districts, the Superintendent of Police (SP) is appointed as the head of the district, while in large districts the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) is entrusted with the responsibility. However, the functionality and power in both these posts are almost the same. Only IPS officers (Indian Police Service) are posted on these posts. In some big states like Uttar Pradesh, sometimes DIG rank officers are also appointed as SSP.

What is the work of DCP?

DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police) are mainly posted in those metros and districts where the Commissionerate system is applicable. This system is prevalent in Union Territories and big cities. DCPs are responsible for law and order and crime control in their area. In the Commissionerate system, DCPs report directly to the Police Commissioner, not to the DGP (Director General of Police) of the state. In such a situation, DCPs are the highest officers in areas with the Commissionerate system.

What is the similarity between the three posts?

There is not much difference in the rights and responsibilities between SSP, SP and DCP. The batch and stars on the uniform of these officers are the same. The main function of all three posts is to maintain law and order and peace in their respective areas.