{"id":3988,"date":"2022-11-15T10:40:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T05:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/?p=3988"},"modified":"2022-11-29T19:53:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T14:23:02","slug":"cid-purpose-power-and-functions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/cid-purpose-power-and-functions\/","title":{"rendered":"CID &#8211; Purpose, Power, And Functions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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&#8217;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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/cid-purpose-power-and-functions\/#Formation_of_CID\" >Formation of CID<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/cid-purpose-power-and-functions\/#Purpose_of_CID\" >Purpose of CID<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/cid-purpose-power-and-functions\/#Eligibility_Criteria_of_CID\" >Eligibility Criteria of CID<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/cid-purpose-power-and-functions\/#Functions_of_CID\" >Functions of CID<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/cid-purpose-power-and-functions\/#Power_of_CID\" >Power of CID<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formation_of_CID\"><\/span>Formation of CID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 \u201c Father of CID.&#8221; After some time, CID was distributed into two parts- CID and crime branch( CB- CID)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>CID consists of several branches:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CB- CID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-narcotics cell<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-terrorism wing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-human trafficking and missing person cell<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fingerprint bureau<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank frauds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog squads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human rights department<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose_of_CID\"><\/span>Purpose of CID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_of_CID\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria of CID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The crime investigation department provides jobs to many people, but they have some criteria during the recruitment of the position, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidate must be an Indian citizen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidate must be a sub-inspector or inspector of CID and a diplomat or graduate from an affiliated university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum qualification for the base post is 12<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> passed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidate must have cleared the annual civil service examination by the union service commission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidate has a good understanding of logical reasoning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_of_CID\"><\/span>Functions of CID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CID collects proof and evidence regarding professional criminal cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They control the inquiry and take the vital measure required for the cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also track the movement of foreign criminals with the help of state police.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They investigate the department included in the criminal matters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They organize squads and special teams and regularly track ongoing and new cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_of_CID\"><\/span>Power of CID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CID can investigate cases that the government entrusts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It enquires the people, and everyone has to cooperate with the investigation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have squads and special teams that work for several information agencies and can collect information from these places without interruption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CID also works for the police department as the source agent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CID provides confidential information to the higher authorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>FAQs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Who investigates crime in India?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans:- The crimes are investigated by India&#8217;s criminal investigation department (CID).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Who leads crime investigations?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans:- Crime investigators at CID lead criminal investigations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How many types of CID are there?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans:- There are two types of CID \u2013 CID and CB- CID.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>What is the full form of CID?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ans:- CID full form is Crime Investigation Department.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Does the CID team works in every state?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans :- Yes, every state has its team.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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