Riot Control Police
About Us
Mumbai Police – Riot Control Force
As the financial capital of India, the city of Mumbai faces unique challenges in maintaining law and order amidst rapid urbanization, rising population, social tensions, terrorism, and the potential for communal unrest. To effectively respond to such complex situations, the Riot Control Force (RCF) of the Mumbai Police has been established.
The RCF is entrusted with:-
Maintaining control and restoring peace during riots and disturbances.
Providing armed protection to vital installations such as the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), the Mantralaya, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, and the Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).
Assisting in disaster response and rescue operations during natural calamities (earthquakes, floods, etc.) and man-made emergencies (gas leaks, terrorist attacks, explosions, etc.).
The unit comprises well-trained, physically fit police officers and constables—both male and female—below 30 years of age. They operate in platoon formations consisting of Shield Section, Baton Section, Rifle Section, Walkie-Talkie & Stretcher Party, Rapid Intervention Vehicles (RIVs), and Varun Water Cannons for effective crowd management and riot response.
The Mumbai Police Riot Control Force — a symbol of discipline, readiness, and commitment to public safety.
| Sr.No. | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 01 | Physical Drill |
| 02 | Information and Demo on Crowd Control |
| 03 | Weapon Information (Opening, Attaching, Dismantaling) |
| 04 | Police Baton (Lathi) Handling & Drill |
| 05 | Information on Gas and Tear Gas |
| 06 | Information on Unarmed Combat |
| 07 | Information on First Aid |
| 08 | Information on Varun (Water cannon) Vehicle |
| 09 | Information on Fire Extinguishing Equipment/Fire Extinguishing |
| 10 | Entrusted with immediate response to any natural calamity and disaster management role |
| 11 | Indoor Lecture |