Administration and Command

The Inspector General is the chief executive of the Force. He is assisted by  Commissioners heading directorates of ;

1. Administration and Resources, 
2. Operations and Training,
3. Criminal Investigation,
4. Zanzibar 

The Commissioners of Police Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam Special Zone are responsible for management and administration of the force in Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam Special Zone, respectively. For the purpose of administration and command of the Force, the country is divided into 28 regions, 23 of which are on the mainland and five in Zanzibar. There are also 119 Police administrative districts on the mainland and 10 in the isles. The Force has also established 13 operational / specialised units which carry out special duties depending on the purpose of their establishment.

At regional / unit level there are Regional / Unit Commanders who are responsible for management and administration of their respective regions /units and oversee all police functions at district and station levels. In the performance of their duties, Regional / Unit Commanders are responsible to the Inspector General. 

Said Ally Mwema

Inspector General of Police

  Commissioner  of Police-Operation & Training                                                                           

  Robert S. Manumba-Commissioner of Criminal Investigation

    Clodwing M.Mtweve- Commissioner of Police -Administration & Finance

Musa A.Musa-Commissioner of Police Zanzibar