| Nauru Police Force (NPF) | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | NPF |
| Motto | To promote integrity, be a professional and community-oriented law enforcement body and increase Nauru Police Force's stature in the Pacific region. [1] |
| Agency overview | |
| Employees | 80 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| National agency | Nauru |
| Operations jurisdiction | Nauru |
| Governing body | Government of Nauru |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Civic Centre, Aiwo District (NRU) |
| Elected officer responsible |
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| Agency executives |
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| Facilities | |
| Nauru Police Stations | Yaren, Nauru |
| Vehicles | IVECO vans, Toyota Hilux |
| Patrol Boats | 10m Patrol Boat |
| Website | |
| Nauru police force. | |
The Nauru Police Force is the national police force of the Republic of Nauru.
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History
The force was established through the Nauru Police Force Act of 26 January in 1972, which has been amended several times.[3]
Structure
The NPF is divided into six units.
- Professional Standards Unit
- Operations Unit
- Crimes Unit
- Learning and Development Unit
- Operations Support Unit
- Maritime Unit[4]
The Nauru Police Force has the following ranks, modeled after the Australian Federal Police:[5]
- cadet constable
- constable
- director
- inspector
- non-commissioned officer
- police officer
- reserve officer
Weapons
Police officers in Nauru are not armed while on routine patrol, although as of 2018 the police was estimated to possess 60 firearms.[6] In 2020, 30 M1 Garand Honor Guard (or Squad Performance) rifles were donated by the Taiwanese Embassy to the Nauru Police Force.[7]
Vehicles
| Name | Type | Origin | Image | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iveco Daily[8] | Police van |  Italy
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At least 2[8] |
| Toyota Hilux[9] | Police Pickup Truck |  Japan
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At least 5[9] |
| 10m Multi-Purpose Coastal Patrol Boats[10]
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Police boat |  Taiwan
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2[10] |
References
- ^ "Welcome to the Nauru Police Force. - the Government of the Republic of Nauru".
- ^ "Hon. Lionel Rouwen AINGIMEA , MP President of the Republic of Nauru - the Government of the Republic of Nauru".
- ^ "Nauru Police Force Act 1972". Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ "Today marked an historic event in... - Nauru Police Force". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Nauru Police Force Act 1972". Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ "Gun Policy: Nauru". Archived from the original on 12 August 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Taiwan Embassy donates 30 Squad Performance Rifles to Nauru Police Force". Archived from the original on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Nauru Police Vans". Archived from the original on 8 January 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Nauru Police Force gets 5 new Toyota Hilux trucks". Archived from the original on 8 January 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Nauru Receives Taiwanese Donated Patrol Boats". Archived from the original on 5 February 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
External links
- "Official Site". Archived from the original on 29 May 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- "Interview With Nauru Police Superintendent". Archived from the original on 25 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
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