Home Department of the state

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The Home Department of the state is the principal government ministry responsible for internal security, law and order, and oversight of the police and related agencies within the state.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf government ministry
state-level executive department
administrativeHead Home Secretary of the state NERFINISHED
canIssue guidelines to police and security agencies
orders and notifications related to law and order
collaboratesWith judiciary on matters related to law and order
local government bodies on policing and public safety
goal maintenance of peace and public tranquility
protection of life and property of residents
hasFunction border and coastal security within the state jurisdiction
coordination of law enforcement agencies
coordination with central or federal home ministry on security matters
counter-terrorism coordination at state level
formulation of policies on internal security
issuance and regulation of arms licenses where applicable
management of public order during emergencies
management of state-level disaster response related to law and order
police reforms and modernization
prevention and control of crime
prison administration policy
regulation of public assemblies and processions
headedBy Home Minister of the state
jurisdiction territory of the state
mayInclude departments or directorates for civil defence
departments or directorates for fire and emergency services
departments or directorates for forensic science services
departments or directorates for prisons
oversees civil defence organizations
home guards or auxiliary police forces
intelligence and security agencies at state level
prisons and correctional administration in the state
specialized police units
state police
partOf state government
policyArea criminal justice administration at state level
internal security policy
public order management
reportsTo Chief Minister of the state
Council of Ministers of the state NERFINISHED
responsibleFor internal security within the state
maintenance of law and order
public safety within the state
subjectTo state constitution and relevant national laws
worksWith federal or central security agencies
neighboring states on inter-state security issues

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Director General of Police reportsTo Home Department of the state