The Punjab Police (Punjabi, Urdu: پنجاب پولیس) is a police force law and order agency responsible for law enforcement in the province of Punjab. It works under the command of Inspector General (IG) Punjab Police. It controls all criminal cases by taking action under the Police Act of 1861 and 2002 against criminals in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. The force was introduced in its modern form during British Rule and continues to suffer from colonial influence to the current date. It is perceived by some as a public-frightening rather than a public-friendly organization, which continues to promote a sense of fear rather than security and wellbeing among the population.