Additional Superintendent of Police (abbreviated as Addl.
SP is appointed in the post of additional commissioner of police (Addl.CP), who heads a zone, division or a unit.
[6][7] The function of and Addl.SP is to assist the Superintendent of police in their control of duties and supervision.
In all appointments they report to the District SP or to the Commandant of the Battalion.
[8] IPS officers usually reach the rank of Addl.