Malawi Police Service

Malawi Police badge

The Malawi Police Service is an independent organ of the executive that is mandated by the constitution to protect public safety and the rights of persons in Malawi.[1] The Malawi Police Service is overseen by an Inspector General of Police.

Inspector General

The Eastern Region Police Headquarters, Zomba

The Inspector General is the head of the Malawi Police Service. The position is appointed by the President of Malawi and confirmed by the National Assembly.[2] The Public Appointments Committee may at any time inquire as to the competence of the person.[2] The Inspector General of Police can only serve for five years in that position.[2] The Inspector General of Police can be removed by the president for being icompetant, incapacitated, compromised, or reaching retirement age.[2] The Inspector General oversees the Malawi Police Service (MPS) under Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security.[3] The Inspector General is assisted by a Deputy and two commissioners who run the administration and operations respectively.[4]

Inspector generals:

IGPDeputy IGPYears in OfficeAdministration Dr Lexten KachamaMr. D. Mwapasa2015- PresentPeter Mutharika
Loti DzonziNELSON BOPHANI2012–PresentJoyce Banda
Peter Mukhitoxx - 2012Bingu wa Mutharika
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References

  1. ↑ "Chapter XV : The Police" (PDF). Humanrightsinitiative.org. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Chapter XV : The Police" (PDF). Humanrightsinitiative.org. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  3. ↑ "About MPS - Malawi Police Service". Communitypolicing.mw. 1921-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  4. ↑ "Malawi / Africa / Member countries / Internet / Home - INTERPOL". Interpol.int. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
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