The divisions of the
Namibian Police Force

Units within the Namibian Police Force

Ranks within the Namibian Police Force

The Inspector General

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police is appointed by the President of the Republic of Namibia as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in terms of Article 32 (4)(c)(bb) of the Namibian Constitution.

As contemplated by the Police Act 19 of 1990 (as amended) the Inspector General has the command powers and accountability to discharge members, to determine the functions of members, their powers and duties; to institute disciplinary proceedings against members; to increase penalties for certain offences under the Police Act; to submit criminal statistics; to establish a Police Advisory Board; to provide for Municipal police and to provide for matter incidental thereto.

The Inspector General is accountable to the Minister of Home Affairs for command, superintendence and control of the Force and submits annual reports to the Minister. He is deputised by two Deputy Inspectors General for Operations and the other for Administration.

The Inspector General under the powers vested under him in terms of the Police Act 19 of 1990 appoints suitable candidates to serve as members of the Namibian Police in ranks and positions deemed appropriate.

The Deputy Inspector General - Operations

The Deputy Inspector General - Administration

Human Resources: Personnel, Training and Welfare

Finance and Logistic: Administers the financial and logistical affairs of the Force.

Inspectorate: Research, Development and Computer Unit, Directives, Performance Audit Unit. This Division is responsible for policy planning, research, development project assessments and planning, formulation of policy directives and manuals, inspections and performance auditing.

Public Relations and Liaison Division: media liaison, crime prevention, audio-visual, sport and community policing;
 

Crime Investigation Division: deals with crime administration, and has the following specialized Units: Protection Resources Unit, Commercial Crime Investigation Unit, Drug Law Enforcement Unit, Crime Investigation Support Unit, Motor Vehicle Theft Unit, Fire-Arms Unit, Second hands Goods and Women, Child Protection Center.

Special Field Force: encompasses Border Guards, VIP Protection Unit and Reserve Force.

The Namibian Police has the following police regions and is commanded by Regional Commanders:

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