There is a strong and disciplined accountability mechanism in the Railways Police Department. Whenever, violation of any Rules/Regulations by any railways police officer is noted by Deputy Inspectors General/Superintendents of Railways Police, departmental action is initiated against the concerned officer immediately. 

Departmental action against police officers from the rank of Constable to Inspector (Junior Police Officers) is taken under "PRP Efficiency and Discipline Rules, 1996” by respective Divisions. However, action against Railways Police Officers from the rank of DSP to onward and ministerial staff is taken under (E&D) Rules, 2020.

After due departmental enquiry the accused officer is heard by the competent authority and awarded departmental punishment according to his guilt. If the accused officer is found innocent in the departmental enquiry/departmental proceedings initiated against him, the proceedings are filed accordingly.