The Rajasthan Police was established during British colonial rule to maintain law and order in the princely state of Rajasthan, which consisted of several princely kingdoms. After India’s independence in 1947 and the merger of Rajasthan’s princely states, the Rajasthan Police had to adjust to new governance and law enforcement practices while also maintaining order in the state’s diverse regions, including its desert, rural, and urban areas.
As the state’s population grew, so did the complexity of crime, prompting the Rajasthan Police to modernize. The force adopted technology for criminal investigations, traffic management, and law enforcement. Specialized units, such as the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG), were formed to tackle terrorism and organized crime. Community policing is also a key feature of Rajasthan Police, ensuring collaboration with the public in addressing crime.