Sub-Divisional Police Officer
Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), also known as circle officer (CO) in some states, is a police officer of the rank of deputy superintendent of police (DSP) or assistant superintendent of police (ASP) heading a police sub-division in India.
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In commissionerate system in metropolitan cities, the post is equivalent to Assistant commissioner of police (ACP).
The nomenclature varies from state to state. However, the most common term is sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), and the functions are the same throughout India.
Circle officer or SDPO is responsible for overseeing law and order, crime prevention, and investigation within a designated area known as a police subdivision. They supervise and coordinate the activities of all police stations and units under the jurisdiction of that subdivision.
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