Karnataka Police

Karnataka State Police
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್
Karnātaka Rājya Polīs
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್
AbbreviationKSP
MottoSatyameva Jayate
"Truth alone triumphs"
Agency overview
FormedApril 2, 1965
Preceding agency
  • Mysore State Police
Employees80000
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionKarnataka, IN
Map of Karnataka Police Department's jurisdiction
Size191,791 km2
Population61,130,704
Legal jurisdictionState of Karnataka
Governing bodyHome Department, Government of Karnataka
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersKarnataka State Police, Bengaluru – 560001
Elected officer responsible
Agency executive
Parent agencyDepartment of Home, Government of Karnataka
Child agency
Facilities
Stations923(2013–2014)
Patrol VehiclesMahindra Bolero, Suzuki Ertiga, Chevrolet Tavera, Toyota Innova
Website
ksp.karnataka.gov.in

The Karnataka State Police is the law enforcement agency for the Indian state of Karnataka. It was established in 1965 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. The KSP is a state police force that works under the purview of the Department of Home Affairs, Government of Karnataka. The department is headed by the Director General and Inspector General of Police.

  1. ^ "Karnataka State Police". Ksp.gov.in. Archived from the original on 10 January 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2016.