About Uganda National Police(UNP)
The Uganda National Police is the national police force of Uganda. The head of the force is called the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Up until April 2014, the official name of the government agency was Uganda Police Force. On that day, the IGP publicly announced the name change.
212. Functions of the Uganda Police Force.
The functions of the Uganda Police Force shall include the following—
(a) to protect life and property;
(b) to preserve law and order;
(c) to prevent and detect crime; and
(d) to cooperate with the civilian authority and other security organs established under this Constitution and with the population generally.
213. Command of the Uganda Police Force.
(1) There shall be an Inspector General of Police and a Deputy Inspector General of Police.
(2) The Inspector General and the Deputy Inspector General of Police shall be appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.
(3) The Uganda Police Force shall be under the command of the Inspector General of Police who shall be assisted by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in the performance of his or her functions.
(4) In the performance of the functions under clause (3) of this article, the Inspector General of Police shall be subject to and act in accordance with the laws of Uganda; except that on matters of policy, the President may give directions to the Inspector General.
(5) The Inspector General or the Deputy Inspector General of Police may be removed from office by the President.
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