Sri Lanka Police

What Sri Lanka Police does

Sri Lanka Police is the national law enforcement agency of Sri Lanka, established in 1866 and headquartered at Police Headquarters in Colombo. Operating under the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, it is the statutory body responsible for maintaining law and order, crime prevention and investigation, traffic management, emergency response, and protection of vulnerable populations. The agency serves the general public, road users, foreign nationals and tourists, vulnerable populations (children and women via the Bureau for the Investigation of Abuse of Children & Women), police officer families, and the business community across the country. Current leadership is provided by the 37th Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya, who assumed duties on 14 August 2025 with 37 years of service experience.

The agency has built a digital service platform comprising an E-Services portal for clearance reports and complaints, a PSA Smart mobile application, a Traffic Management Website for major events, an Online Recruitment portal at joinus.police.lk, WhatsApp complaint channels, public survey tools, and a procurement portal. Operationally, the agency is organized into specialized divisions including the Bureau for the Investigation of Abuse of Children & Women, Field Force Headquarters, Mounted Division, Police Cadet Division, and Traffic Management and Road Safety Division. The agency employs over 10,000 personnel and maintains a nationwide network of police stations. Internationally, it participates in the International Police Association (IPA) Sri Lanka Section, which connects it to over 500,000 officers across 69 countries and provides access to training programs, scholarships, and cross-border cooperation.

As a government state entity, Sri Lanka Police does not operate on a commercial revenue model. It is funded through government taxation and does not publish revenue figures or pricing for services such as clearance reports. Service delivery occurs through physical police stations, digital self-serve portals, telephone emergency hotlines, WhatsApp complaint channels, and internal affairs units. The agency does not have private shareholders, external investors, or parent company ownership; the IGP is appointed by the President subject to Constitutional Council approval.

Name

Sri Lanka Police

Legal name

Sri Lanka Police

Website

https://police.lk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Sri Lanka Police is Sri Lanka's national law enforcement agency, founded in 1866, delivering crime prevention, investigation, traffic management, and emergency response services. It serves the general public, road users, foreign nationals, vulnerable populations, police officer families, and the business community across Sri Lanka.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Police Protection (92212), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), National Security and International Affairs (9281)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Public Safety & Emergency Management (Police, Fire, EMS Oversight) (BPAIABAG), Security Sector Governance & Police Reform (BPADAGAI)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Public safety services
• Crime investigation services
• Traffic management services
• Police administrative services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Sri Lanka Police is the national law enforcement authority responsible for crime prevention and investigation, emergency response (119/112), traffic management and road safety, issuance of clearance reports, protection of vulnerable populations (children and women), counter-narcotics operations, and cybercrime investigation. The agency delivers citizen services through police stations nationwide, digital platforms including the PSA Smart APP and E-Services portal, telephone hotlines, and WhatsApp complaint channels, while supporting officer welfare through scholarship and international cooperation programs.

Product overview

Sri Lanka Police operates a unified government services platform offering citizen-facing digital services through its official website. The core offering includes an E-Services portal for clearance reports and complaints, an Online Application System for police recruitment, the PSA Smart mobile application, and a specialized Traffic Management website for major events. Additional divisions provide specialized services including child and women's abuse investigation, traffic management, and the International Police Association Sri Lanka Section for international police cooperation. The platform serves as the primary digital interface between the police force and the public for administrative services, recruitment, procurement, and information access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Services Portal Online portal through which citizens can apply for police clearance reports and file complaints digitally, accessible via the official Sri Lanka Police website.
• PSA Smart APP Mobile application for accessing Sri Lanka Police services, distributed via the official police website for citizen use on mobile devices.
• Traffic Management Website Specialized traffic management website for coordinating road traffic during major religious events such as the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya Esala Perahera.
• Online Application System for Police Recruitment Online recruitment portal at joinus.police.lk for applications to various police positions including Assistant Superintendent, Sub Inspector, Police Constable, and Driver positions.
• Traffic Management and Road Safety Division Operational division responsible for traffic management, road safety enforcement, accident data collection, and road safety statistics publication.
• Bureau for the Investigation of Abuse of Children & Women Specialized bureau within Sri Lanka Police that investigates abuse cases involving children and women and provides victim support services.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• IPA Macau SectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017The current National Secretary General of IPA Sri Lanka was appointed as Senior Adviser to the Asian Affairs Bureau (AAB) based in Macau. Sri Lanka Section was represented at the International Anti-Terrorist Conference in Macau and International Friendship Week in Beijing, China in April 2016.
• Mr. S.K. Liu (Donor Agency, Hong Kong)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Mr. S.K. Liu, a Hong Kong based entrepreneur, established the S.K. Liu Scholarship program to support education of children of Sri Lanka Police officers. Initially offered 20 scholarships of Rs. 5,000 per month for 3 academic years (2015), increased to 35 scholarships for 2 academic years (2018). After his demise, his family continues the support through coordination by Mrs. Stella Lai.
• IPA Hong Kong (David Tak Shing)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014IPA member David Tak Shing accompanied Mr. S.K. Liu during the IPA Friendship Tour to Sri Lanka, which led to the establishment of the S.K. Liu Scholarship program.
• International Executive Bureau (IEB) of IPAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Sri Lanka hosted the IEB meeting in February 2008 in Colombo, a significant milestone for the Sri Lanka Section. The IEB is the highest international governing body of the International Police Association.
• Mr. S. Vamadevan (Former DIG Police)coreOthers · 1 January 1974Mr. S. Vamadevan, former Deputy Inspector General of Police, was instrumental in forming the Sri Lanka Section of IPA and became the 1st Secretary General. His leadership established the foundation for IPA Sri Lanka's international engagement.
• International Police Association (IPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1950IPA is the largest Police Organization in the world with membership exceeding 500,000 across 69 countries. Sri Lanka Section was recognized by the International Executive Council (IEC) on 3rd September 1974 at the World Conference held in Graz, Austria. IPA fosters international cooperation, friendship, and professional exchange among police officers globally. The organization holds accredited Consultative Status (Special) with the UN Economic and Social Council, Consultative Status with the Council of Europe, and maintains operational relations with UNESCO and EUROPOL.
• Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary AffairscoreOthersThe parent ministry overseeing Sri Lanka Police operations, responsible for public security policy direction and parliamentary affairs related to policing.
• Presidential SecretariatcoreOthersExecutive office of the President of Sri Lanka, with oversight authority over government institutions including law enforcement.
• Department of Immigration and EmigrationminorOthersGovernment department handling immigration matters, working with police on border security and visa compliance.
• Department of Registration of PersonsminorOthersGovernment department for national identity registration, collaborating with police on identity verification matters.
• National Dangerous Drugs Control BoardcoreOthersStatutory body combating drug abuse and illegal drug trafficking in Sri Lanka, working closely with Police Narcotics Bureau on anti-narcotics operations.
• National Police AcademycoreOthersTraining institution for police officers at npa.gov.lk, responsible for professional development and training of law enforcement personnel.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Thai Police: Thailand's national law enforcement body, with comparable functions across patrol, criminal investigation, narcotics enforcement, and traffic management. Operates in a neighbouring jurisdiction with similar tourism and narcotics-trafficking exposure.
• Singapore Police Force: Singapore's national police agency, comparable in mandate and statutory monopoly. Often cited as a regional benchmark for community policing, digital service delivery, and operational efficiency in a similar Southeast Asian context.
• Hong Kong Police Force: Hong Kong's statutory law enforcement agency with similar English-language heritage, modern digital services, and international cooperation focus. Particularly comparable given S.K. Liu Scholarship ties between Hong Kong and Sri Lanka Police.
• Royal Malaysia Police (Polis Diraja Malaysia): National statutory law enforcement agency of Malaysia with comparable mandate in patrol, criminal investigation, traffic management, and specialized divisions. Operates in a similar Southeast Asian context with overlapping threat profile (narcotics, cybercrime, public order).

Broad incumbents

• Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department: Large metropolitan police force recognized for advanced technology adoption, cybercrime units, and structured specialization. Comparable as a large, well-resourced national/subnational police organization with strong digital presence.
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Canada's federal national police service with statutory authority across federal, provincial, and municipal levels. Comparable as a large, multi-mandate national police organization offering a benchmark for scale and operational breadth.
• Australian Federal Police: Australia's federal law enforcement body handling federal crimes, transnational crime, and international cooperation. Comparable in international cooperation mandate and specialized bureau structure (narcotics, cybercrime, victim protection).
• Metropolitan Police Service (UK): Large urban police force with statutory authority, modern digital services, and comparable specialized functions (counter-terrorism, cybercrime, public order). Serves as a benchmark for digital transformation of traditional policing organizations.
• New Zealand Police: Single national police agency with broad mandate and statutory monopoly, widely regarded for community-policing models and digital transformation. Comparable as a full-service national policing organization rather than a specialist unit.

Others

• India Police (various state forces and CBI/IB):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SL_PoliceMedia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@srilankapoliceofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/srilankapoliceofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/srilankapolice
• Instagraminstagram.com/sri_lanka_police
• TikToktiktok.com/@sri_lanka_police

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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