Namibian Police Force
| Namibian Police Force | |
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| Abbreviation | NAMPOL |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1990 |
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| Jurisdictional structure | |
| National agency | Namibia |
| Operations jurisdiction | Namibia |
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| Map of Namibian Police Force's jurisdiction | |
| Size | 825,615 km² |
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| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Windhoek |
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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.[1]
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.[2]
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 Directorate
- 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.[3]
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.[4]
Helicopters
- 1 Eurocopter EC145 Helicopter
- 2 Eurocopter AS350 Helicopter
References
- ^ http://www.nampol.gov.na/history
- ^ http://www.nampol.gov.na/organogram
- ^ "Promoted Shilunga to head Khomas cops". Namibian Sun. www.namibiansun.com. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Namibia Police Force". Helis.com. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
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