Namibian Police Force

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Abbreviation NAMPOL National agency Namibia		Formed 1990 Size 825,615 km²

Preceding agency South-West African Police Legal personality Governmental: Government agency

The Namibian Police Force was established by the Namibian Constitution and enacted through and act of parliament Act 19 of 1990. The Namibian Police Force replaced the South-West African Police.

Organization

The force is headed by an Inspector General Who holds the rank of Lieutenant General. The Inspector General is Deputised by two Deputy Inspector Generals who both hold the rank of Major General. The two Deputy Inspector General are responsible for Administration and Operations.

Divisions/Directorates

Communications

Finance

Gender & Welfare

Human Resources

Internal Investigation

Procurement & Logistics

Training & Development

FPPD Directorate

Traffic Law Enforcement

Airwing Directorate

Special Reserve Force

Operations Directorate

VIPP Directorate

Special Field Force

Special Branch

Explosive

Public Relations

Crime Investigation

National Forensic Science

Agronomic & Animal Husbandry

Special Operations

Principal Staff

Regional Commands

All police operations in Namibia's 14 Regions are headed by a regional commander with the rank of Commissioner. The Khomas region hosting the seat of Government and Capital City is an exception as the Regional Commander is a Major General.

Ranks

Ranks:

Inspector General/Lieutenant General

Deputy Inspector General/Major General

Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner

Chief Inspector

Inspector

Warrant Officer Class 1

Warrant Officer Class 2

Sergeant Class 1

Sergeant Class 2

Constable

Air Wing Directorate

The Namibian Police Force operate a fleet of 3 helicopters.

Helicopters

1 Eurocopter EC145 Helicopter

2 Eurocopter AS350 Helicopter

References

Namibian Police Force Wikipedia

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