JKP was established in 1873 and has primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within Jammu and Kashmir.

This police force would control crime and take care of law and order situations with help of Chowkidars and Harkars, who were paid mandatorily by the residents of Imperial Kashmir Union.

[6] Jammu and Kashmir Police comes under direct control of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

In the wake of insurgency the jammu kashmir police participate many operations against terrorists jointly with armed forces.

On the occasion of 75 years of India's independence, Jammu Kashmir Police received 108 gallantry medals, which was highest among all Indian states.