It has the primary responsibilities of law enforcement and investigation within the limits of Thiruvananthapuram.

Thiruvananthapuram City Police Mobile App, also known as TCP app, or iSafe, is the official mobile application for the citizens and public by the Thiruvananthapuram City Police.

Each DCP is in charge of a specific area of responsibility: Law and Order & Traffic, Administration & Crimes, Security.

The Law and Order is incharge of a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

Each police station has a defined territorial jurisdiction and is responsible for maintaining law and order, crime prevention, and criminal investigations within its designated area.

The SHO is assisted by Sub Inspectors (SIs), Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASIs), Senior Civil Police Officers (SCPOs) and Civil Police Officers (CPOs).

A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) manages administrative functions, including personnel, training, and resources.

This unit is responsible for law and order maintenance as well as prevention and detection of crimes.