The Intelligence Wing comprises Special Branch CID, “Q” Branch CID, Security Branch CID and Special Division. This looks after collection, collation and dissemination of intelligence apart from providing inputs for security of VIPs. The wing has an Inspector General of Police (Intelligence) and two DIGs. DIG Intelligence-I supervises Special Branch CID and Security Branch CID and DIG Intelligence-II created recently, supervises “Q “ Branch CID and Special Division.

i) SPECIAL BRANCH CID :-
The SB detachment is headed by an Inspector in each district / Commissionerate and the branch, at the state level, is in-charge of collection, collation and dissemination of all information relating to communal tensions, caste related matters apart from law and order issues.

ii) ‘Q’ BRANCH CID :-The ‘Q’ Branch in the Special Branch CID was created in 1971 and was named ‘Q’ Branch in 1976. The State “Q” Branch CID collects intelligence and information pertaining to extremists, militants and terrorist activities. ’Q’ Branch detachments have been declared as Police Stations with powers to investigate cases pertaining to the activities of the above groups.

iii) SECURITY BRANCH CID :-
The security of the VVIPs / VIPs including foreign Heads of states is looked after by this branch. The Security Branch CID also handles matters relating to activities of foreigners, vital installations, security schemes, and passports and citizenship applications and issues relating to immigration.

The Core Cell in the Security Branch of CID consists of the Close Protection Teams(CPT), Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), Motor Transport Wing, Technical Wing, Dog Squad and Women Contingent.