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Brunei Police System








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.

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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 districts 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 Number
1. Brunei Police District
   Central Police Station ​+673-2242334
   Berakas Police Station +673-2335333
   Sengkurong Police Station +673-2661334
   Kampong Ayer Police Station​ +673-2202114
   Muara Police Station +673-2772333
   Limau Manis Police Station +673-2683037
2. Tutong Police District
   Tutong Police Station +673-4221206
   Lamunin Police Station +673-4237374
3. Belait Police District
   Kuala Belait Police Station +673-3334324
   Sungai Liang Police Station +673-3230250
   Labi Police Station +673-3233233
   Seria Police Station​ +673-3222612
4. Temburong Police District
   Bangar Police Station +673-5221333

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 Dollars plus allowances. A Cadet Inspector who
possesses an ordinary degree and has a salary of 2,110 to 2,180 Brunei Dollars.

The minimum physical requirements for joining the Royal Brunei Police Force is not less than 5'6" for males and not less than 5'4" for women. For men, weight must not exceed 60 kilograms and for women, weight must not exceed 55 kilograms.

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

   You may keep in touch with the Brunei Police Headquarters by
   1. Making a Call
      Telephone: 673-2-423901
   2. Sending a Fax Message
      673-2-426290
   3. By Sending an E-Mail Inquiry/Message
      bruneipolice@brunet.bn
   4. By Sending a Message through its website contact page
      http://www.police.gov.bn

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

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Royal Brunei Police Force Timeline

1906
The signing of the 1906 treaty between Brunei Darussalam and the United Kingdom laid down the foundation of a 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 from 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.

1921
The Brunei Police was officially formed on January 1, 1921, immediately after the 1920 Police Enactment was passed. The local force took over all responsibilities from the Police Force of the Straits Settlement.

1950
In 1950 the Police headquarters was moved to Kuala Belait and the CPO was answerable to the of CP of Sarawak.

1959
With the introduction of Brunei's own Constitution, this required the sultanate to have its own Commissioner of Police and no longer having to report to the CP Sarawak.

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