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About the Police Force

Mission Statement

The mission of the Tanzania Police Force is to ensure the public security, safety and protection of both life and property of all inhabitants of our community; to regulate and control the flow of traffic in order to facilitate the movement of persons and goods within our towns and to reduce the impact of crime on the inhabitants of community through investigation, apprehension, and adjudication of persons involved in criminal offences.

Vision Statement

To have professional, modernisation and community policing that support maintenance of peace and tranquility by reducing incidences of crime and fear of crime; justice administration, rule of law and good governance and public safety in the country. The reformed Police Force must earn community confidence and trust, recognition and acceptance by its professional response to crimes and incidents in application of modern talents, technology and equipment.

Core Values

• Professionalism.
• Ethics adhered.
• Customer focus.
• Accountability and responsibility.
• Teamwork.
• Impartiality.
• Community responsibility.
• Honesty.
• Integrity.
• Loyalty.
• Adherence to laws and regulations.
• Proactiveness.
• Confidentiality.