CID Full Form: All About the Crime Investigation Department

The article delves into the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Indian State Police, established under the British Government in 1902. Modeled after the British Police’s Criminal Investigation Departments, the CID in India investigates significant cases assigned by the government and the Director General of Police (DGP). The division, headquartered in Pune, is headed by the Additional Police Director General (ADG).
In 1929, the CID was divided into the Special Branch CID and the Crime Branch CID (CB-CID). The latter reports to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and is led by an Additional Director General of Police (ADGP). Major crimes and cases referred by the High Court or the State Government fall under its purview.
To join the CID, one can either be promoted from the state police or pass the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam for Indian Civil Services. Training for CID officers includes a two-year period as a Trainee Constable.
In 2024, CID can refer to either the Crime Investigation Department or the popular Indian TV show “CID.” The context usually indicates the intended meaning, with real-life crime contexts pointing to the police department and entertainment contexts to the TV show.
The article concludes with frequently asked questions about the meanings and contexts of CID.