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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.

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