Malawi Police Force
The Malawi Police Force 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 force is overseen by an Inspector General of Police. The IGP overseas the Malawi Police Service.
Inspector General
The Inspector General is the head of the Malawi Police Force. 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:
| IGP | Deputy IGP | Years in Office | Administration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loti Dzonzi | NELSON BOPHANI | 2012–Present | Joyce Banda |
| Peter Mukhito | x | x - 2012 | Bingu wa Mutharika |
| x | x | x | x |
Malawi Police Service
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) is a department under Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security.[2]
History
MPS started as the Nyasaland Police Force on 5 October 1921 in Zomba.[2] Police stations were established in Zomba, Blantyre, Mulanje and Mangochi. A Police college was established in Zomba.[2]
Police reform activities in Malawi have been an SSR success, stemming the tide of small arms proliferation.[5] The programme, based on partnership and communication, created networks between the police and the community through Community Policing Forums. Regional civil society organisations, international donors and subregional coordinating bodies supported the locally-led initiative.
References
- ↑ "Chapter XV : The Police". Humanrightsinitiative.org. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Chapter XV : The Police". Humanrightsinitiative.org. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- ↑ "About MPS - Malawi Police Service". Communitypolicing.mw. 1921-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- ↑ "Malawi / Africa / Member countries / Internet / Home - INTERPOL". Interpol.int. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- ↑ GFN-SSR Regional Guide: Security Sector Reform in Southern Africa, This guide was written by Lauren Hutton (Institute of Security Studies, Pretoria) on behalf of GFN -SSR. It was updated by Shiv Bakrania in September 2010. 8.