Kiran's distinguished police career began in 1972 when she became the first woman to join the elite Indian Police Services. After completing her training, Kiran was posted as the sub-divisional police officer at the Chanakyapuri police station in New Delhi.

	Kiran, the only woman amongst 70 IPS 1972 cadre officers at National Police Academy at Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
	Kiran leading the Delhi police contingent in the Republic Day parade. She became the first woman in uniform to lead the all male contingent of the Delhi police at the Republic day parade in 1975.
	Kiran with Mrs Indira Gandhi, former prime minister of India after the Republic day parade.