On 13th April 2007, Karnataka State Police launched the first ever State level workplace policy on HIV/AIDS in the country. The Director General and Inspector General of Police, KSP, Mr. KR Srinivasan, called it a ‘path breaking effort’ and appreciated the spirit of collaboration between the police, other government agencies and technical partners, that led to the drafting of the policy.

The full text of the policy is available here: Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS

The policy ensures that no person with HIV or AIDS shall be unfairly discriminated against within the police system, including in terms of recruitment, appointments, and workplace facilities. It encourages all employees who are at risk of HIV infection to undergo voluntary counselling and testing for HIV. The Additional Director General of Police (Recruitment and Training) can be contacted for further information on this policy.