Superintendent of police (India)

The Superintendent of Police (SP) is a rank in Indian police forces held by a career civil servant serving as the head of a police district. Officers of the same rank may also head specialised wings or units. In cities under commissionerate system, an SP may serve as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) under the Commissioner of Police. The SP coordinates with the district magistrate (collector), the administrative head of a revenue district, who has also the responsibility of law and order maintenance. Additionally, the SP sends monthly reports to the Director General of Police (DGP) via the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG).