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Territorial Police

The Somali Police Force has a territorial jurisdiction that is organized at a national level, with each arm reporting to a county police authority. This authority is further divided into local Police Divisions, which are headquartered at the regional level.

The territorial police are responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing and investigating crimes, and protecting the citizens of Somalia within their respective jurisdictions.

Territorial Police Structure

  • The Somali Police Force is divided into 11 divisions, each with its own specific responsibilities and areas of operation.
  • The divisions are:
    • Criminal Investigation Division (CID)
    • Tributary Division
    • Traffic Division
    • Communications Unit
    • Training Unit
    • Women’s Unit
    • Transport Department
    • Health Service
    • Somali Custodial Corps
    • Fire Brigade

Regional Police Commands

  • The Somali Police Force has regional police commands that are responsible for overseeing police operations in their respective regions.
  • The regional police commands are headed by a police commander who is responsible for coordinating police activities and ensuring that the police are effective in maintaining law and order.

Local Police Stations

  • The Somali Police Force has local police stations that are responsible for providing policing services to the local community.
  • The local police stations are headed by a police officer who is responsible for overseeing police operations and ensuring that the police are responsive to the needs of the local community.

Police Posts

  • The Somali Police Force has police posts that are responsible for providing policing services to rural and remote areas.
  • The police posts are headed by a police officer who is responsible for overseeing police operations and ensuring that the police are effective in maintaining law and order.

Emergency Response

  • The Somali Police Force has an emergency response system that allows citizens to report crimes and emergencies by dialing 888 from any telephone in Somalia.
  • The emergency response system is designed to provide rapid response to emergencies and ensure that citizens receive timely and effective policing services.