♦ The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) foundation day is observed every year on July 27 to commemorate the formation of the central force on this day in 1939. Originally constituted as the Crown Representative Police in 1939, CRPF was the internal combat force in India. The force was renamed as CRPF by an Act of Parliament passed on 28 December 1949.

♦ The CRPF plays a major role during disasters in the country or when any unforeseen accidents happen.