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.

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

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

Air Wing Directorate

The Namibian Police Force operate a fleet of 3 helicopters.
Helicopters
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.