Malawi Police Service

The Malawi Police Service is an independent organ of the executive that is mandated by the constitution to protect public safety and the rights of persons in Malawi.[2] The Malawi Police Service is overseen by an Inspector General of Police.

Malawi Police Service
Common nameMalawi Police
AbbreviationMPS
MottoCreating a Safe and Secure Malawi
Agency overview
Formed1921
Preceding agency
  • Nyasaland Police Force
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionMW
Map of Malawi showing Malawi Police Service Jurisdiction
Size118,484 square kilometres (45,747 sq mi)
Population21,196,629[1]
Legal jurisdictionMalawi
Governing bodyMinistry of Interior Affairs & Public Security
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersMalawi National Police Headquarters

Area 30, Lilongwe, Lilongwe 3,

Malawi.
Police Officers16,000
Agency executive
Parent agencyMalawi Ministry of Internal Affairs
Departments
Regions
Website
www.police.gov.mw

Inspector General
The Eastern Region Police Headquarters, Zomba

The Inspector General is the head of the Malawi Police Service. The position is appointed by the President of Malawi and confirmed by the National Assembly.[3] The Public Appointments Committee may at any time inquire as to the competence of the person.[3] The Inspector General of Police can only serve for five years in that position.[3] The Inspector General of Police can be removed by the president for being incompetent, incapacitated, compromised, or reaching retirement age.[3] The Inspector General oversees the Malawi Police Service (MPS) under Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security.[4] The Inspector General is assisted by a Deputy and two commissioners who run the administration and operations respectively.[5]The current Inspector General is remembered for strengthening MPS by establishing two new policing regions, that is, Central East and South East[6]

Inspector generals:

IGPDeputy IGPYears in OfficeAdministration
George Kainjaxx2020 to presentLazarus Chakwera
Duncan Mwapasaxx2019-2020Peter Mutharika
Rodney Josexx2018-2019Peter Mutharika
Dr Lexten KachamaDuncan Mwapasa2015- 2018Peter Mutharika
Paul KanyamaLexten Kachama2014- 2015Peter Mutharika
Loti Dzonzi Nelson Bophani2012–2014Joyce Banda
Peter Mukhitox2004 - 2012Bingu wa Mutharika
Joseph Aironix1994-2004Bakili Muluzi
Mc William Lunguzix1983-1994Kamuzu Banda, Bakili Muluzi
Mc John Kamwanax1973-1983Kamuzu Banda

Societal Impact

The capabilities of the Malawi Police Service are growing, but its abilities to deter and investigate crimes, assist victims, and apprehend criminals are extremely limited. The police lack basic equipment (particularly transportation), are poorly funded, and do not receive sufficient training. Public support for the police has continued to drop, due in part to alleged corruption and ineffectiveness in deterring criminal activity.[7]

References
  1. "Est Malawi Population July 2020". Central Intelligence Agency: The World Factbook. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  2. "Chapter XV : The Police" (PDF). Humanrightsinitiative.org. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  3. "Chapter XV : The Police" (PDF). Humanrightsinitiative.org. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  4. "About MPS - Malawi Police Service". Communitypolicing.mw. 5 October 1921. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  5. "Malawi / Africa / Member countries / Internet / Home - INTERPOL". Interpol.int. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  6. Reporter, Nyasa Times (25 August 2020). "Malawi Police Establishes Two More Policing Regions". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  7. "Malawi 2019 Crime & Safety Report". www.osac.gov. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
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