Karnataka Police
| Karnataka State Police ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnātaka Rājya Polīs | |
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ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ | |
| Abbreviation | KSP |
| Motto | Satyameva Jayate "Truth alone triumphs" |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | April 2, 1965 |
| Preceding agency |
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| Employees | 80,000 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Karnataka, IN |
| Map of Karnataka Police Department's jurisdiction | |
| Size | 191,791 km2 |
| Population | 61,130,704 |
| Legal jurisdiction | Karnataka |
| Governing body | Home Department, Government of Karnataka |
| Constituting instrument | |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Karnataka State Police, Bengaluru – 560001 |
| Elected Minister responsible |
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| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Department of Home, Government of Karnataka |
| Child agency | |
| Facilities | |
| Stations | 923 (2013–2014) |
| Patrol Vehicles | Mahindra Bolero, Suzuki Ertiga, Chevrolet Tavera, Toyota Innova |
| Animals | Dogs |
| Notables | |
| Anniversary |
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| 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.