Namibian Police Force

The Namibian Police Force also known as Nampol 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. Sebastian Ndeitunga has been its general since 2005.[1]

Namibian Police Force
AbbreviationNAMPOL
Agency overview
Formed1990
Preceding agency
  • South-West African Police
Jurisdictional structure
National agencyNamibia
Operations jurisdictionNamibia
Map of Namibian Police Force's jurisdiction.
Size825,615 km²
Constituting instruments
  • Constitution of the Republic of Namibia 1990
  • Namibian Police act 19 of 1990
General nature
HeadquartersWindhoek
Website
www.nampol.gov.na

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
Namibian Police Force Ranks
RankConstableSergeant Class 2Sergeant Class 1Warrant Officer Class 2Warrant Officer Class 1InspectorChief inspectorDeputy CommissionerCommissionerDeputy Inspector GeneralInspector General
Insignia

Air Wing Directorate

The Namibian Police Force operate a fleet of 3 helicopters.[4]

Helicopters

Water Wing

The Police's water wing is small and consists of a number of swampboats stationed in Zambezi region and a patrol boat in Walvis Bay.

References
  1. http://www.nampol.gov.na/history
  2. http://www.nampol.gov.na/organogram
  3. "Promoted Shilunga to head Khomas cops". Namibian Sun. www.namibiansun.com. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  4. "Namibia Police Force". Helis.com. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  5. http://www.erongo.com.na/news/first-of-its-kind-nampol-vessel-commissioned-
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUk13BemQaw

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