Assistant sub inspector of police

In the police forces of India, an Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) is a non-gazetted police officer ranking above a police head constable and below a sub-inspector. The rank insignia for an ASI is one star, and a red and blue striped ribbon at the outer edge of the shoulder straps.He/she can be an Investigating officer.A.S.I is often the Officer in Charge of Police Outposts or "phari" and Investigation Centres.