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POLICE SYSTEM IN BRUNEI

The Brunei Police force is called Polis Diraja Brunei or Royal Brunei Police Force. It was established in 1921.

Royal Brunei Police Force is a member of the Interpol. It is a member since September 4, 1984.

• Related: Comparative Police System Definition of Terms It is also a proud member of Aseanapol. Aseanapol is the association of the Chiefs of ASEAN Police. The first formal meeting of The Chiefs of ASEAN Police was held in Manila in 1981. The 5 original members are the following: 1. Indonesia 2. Malaysia 3. Philippines 4. Singapore 5. Thailand

 Royal Brunei Police became a member of Aseanapol and joined the annual conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1984. The Sultan of Brunei serves as Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, Minister of Finance and Chancellor of the national university. The Sultan also serves as Superintendent General of the Royal Brunei Police Force.

The Royal Brunei Police Force is organized into 7 Police Districts: 1. The Brunei 2. Belait 3. Muara/Marine 4. Tutong 5. Temburong 6. Jerudong 7. Berakas

These police districs are managed by four directors: 1. Director for Administration and Finance 2. Director for Operation 3. Director for Criminal Investigation and Intelligence 4. Director for Logistics.

The entire police operation is overseen by the following 1. Inspector General 2. Police Commissioner 3. Deputy Commissioner.

Brunei Police Salary The entry salary of Police officers depends on the applicants educational attainment. A Police Constable for example has a salary of 580 Brunei Dollar plus allowances. A Cadet Inspector who possesses ordinary degree has a salary of 2,110 to 2,180 Brunei Dollar.

• The minimum physical requirements for joining the Royal Brunei Police Force is not less than 5'6" for male and not less than 5'4" for women. For men, weight must not exceed 60 kilogram and for women, weight must not exceed 55 kilogram.

• Brunei Police Clearance/Permit Common Activities that require a permit a. Religious assembly b. Festival procession c. Religious procession d. Public talks

• Brunei Police Clearance/Permit Common Activities that require a permit a. Religious assembly b. Festival procession c. Religious procession d. Public talks

• If one wishes to get a police certificate or police clearance, he/she should apply to the Commissioner of Police. Brunei Police Headquarters The Royal Brunei Police Force Headquarters is located in Jalan Gadong BE1710 Brunei Darussalam

 Brunei Police Rank The highest ranking Brunei police officer is the Inspector General of Police. The 2nd highest ranking police officer is the Commissioner of police. the 3rd highest ranking police officer is the Deputy Commissioner of police.

 Brunei Police Rank From the Highest Ranking officer to the Lowest Inspector General of Police Deputy Inspector General of Police Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Senior Assistant Commissioner Assistant Commissioner Senior Superintendent Superintendent Deputy Superintendent Chief Inspector Senior Inspector Inspector Probationary Inspector Cadet Inspector Sergeant Major Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Lance Corporal

• Royal Brunei Police Force Timeline 1906 The signing of the 1906 treaty between Brunei Darussalam and United Kingdom laid down the foundation of new government with the formal introduction of the British Resident. Among McArthur’s first acts as British Resident was the introduction of the first officers to police Brunei. The first group was made up of one Pathan and one Sikh before a detachment of Sikhs was seconded from the Straits Settlement government in Labuan. These seconded officers form Labuan were eventually replaced by local Malays.

• 1909 Sergeant Crummy was appointed as the first Chief Police Officer of Brunei Darussalam. 1917 The Brunei Police Force was founded under G McAfee who also continued as Chief Police Officer for Labuan. Chief Inspector McAfee was appointed as the Brunei CPO in 1917. These seconded officers from Labuan were eventually replaced by local Malays.