The Superintendent of Police (SP) assumes the pivotal responsibility of upholding law and order within a district, and in the case of Wayanad district, an SP office fulfills this role. Positioned within Kalpetta, the district’s headquarters, the Wayanad SP office undertakes the comprehensive oversight of the district’s police force.
The scope of responsibilities vested in the SP office of Wayanad district encompasses a wide array of tasks. These encompass the prevention and investigation of crimes, ensuring public safety and security, and the maintenance of a harmonious and orderly environment across the district. In pursuit of these goals, the office maintains a close collaboration with an assortment of law enforcement entities, including local police stations, specialized task forces, and additional security agencies, fostering an environment of peace and stability within the region.
Further adding to its multifaceted role, the SP office actively participates in disaster management, particularly when facing natural calamities such as floods and landslides. Through close coordination with the district administration and other relief organizations, the office extends timely aid and support to those adversely impacted.