The Singappen Special Task Force was formed by the Tamil Nadu government to strengthen women’s safety and preventive protection across the State.
The task force functions under the direct supervision of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
The first phase of the force has 36 sanctioned posts and is headed by an Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The sanctioned strength includes one Inspector General of Police, one Superintendent of Police (SP), two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), four Inspectors, eight Sub-Inspectors, and 20 personnel from other ranks.
The task force has been created mainly for prevention and protection related to women’s safety.
It will identify vulnerable and crime-prone areas across the State.
The unit will conduct surveillance and deploy personnel in places frequently visited by women.
Key focus areas include bus stands, railway stations, educational institutions, and other public spaces.