Politicization of the police in India is a major complaint and concern. Constant interference in day-to-day working of the department, frequent transfer of officials, and postings guided by political considerations have become the bane of India's police system. This paper develops a typology suggesting that the main areas of interference are concerned with managerial practices and indifference to the problems of the citizens. Most of the political interventions occur because the police themselves offer to be maneuvered. This opens the way for the politicians to have their way because, as representatives of the people, they are too deeply involved in community problems that they become the dictating masters. Growth of professionalism and transformation of IPS officers into modern managers will not only improve service to the people but also will go a long way in reducing politicization. References