Dynamics of Public Administration

Police is an executive civil force of a state to which is entrusted the duty of maintaining public order and enforcing regulations for the prevention and detection of crime. The constant expansion of the functions of the state for development, democracy and welfare of the people, growing complexity of life and social relationship, imposed newer obligations on the police in modern society. Its role has been increasing also particularly with the development of technology which is making negative impact along with the positive aspect in the society. Today in contemporary society police has to perform variety of services and emergency functions, rather than simply doing crime prevention and detection & maintenance of law and order. Dependency of people on police has increased as they take help of police in even odd situation whether it is natural calamity or family disputes. Police today, not only provide security service rather it deliver many human and social services. Therefore in this changing scenario, to make police force more effective and efficient, social, political and economic changes are required to combat with the emerging problem of society so that people can feel safe in the society.