Law enforcement in Tanzania

Law enforcement in Tanzania is primarily the responsibility of the Tanzania Police Force within 947,303 km2 (365,756 sq. mi) of national jurisdiction of Tanzania. The force, headed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, is divided into five departments. Each department is led by a commissioner.[1]

Administrative Divisions
  • Administration/Resource Management
  • Operations
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Dar es Salaam Special Police Zone
  • Zanzibar Police Force

Oversight

Oversight of the force is shared by the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Inspector-General of Police. Both the Principal Secretary and the Inspector-General conduct internal affairs by way of tribunals and other measures deemed appropriate.[1]

References
  1. "Tanzania: Tanzania Police Force". African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum (APCOF). Archived from the original on 2 Feb 2023.


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