Royal Brunei Police Force Polis Di-Raja Brunei ڤوليس دراج بروني | |
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Abbreviation | RBPF / PPDB |
Motto | Fast and Perfect |
Agency overview | |
Formed | 1 January 1921 |
Jurisdictional structure | |
National agency (Operations jurisdiction) | Brunei |
Operations jurisdiction | Brunei |
Legal jurisdiction | National |
Governing body | Government of Brunei |
General nature | |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Bandar Seri Begawan |
Agency executives |
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Facilities | |
Police cars | Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Vios, Chevrolet Epica etc. |
Website | |
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The Royal Brunei Police Force, RBPF (Malay: Polis Diraja Brunei (PDB) is in charge of keeping law and order in Brunei. The RBPF has been one of the 190 members of INTERPOL, an intergovernmental organisation worldwide since 1984.
With a force of more than 4,400 officers, the RBPF is responsible for keeping law and order and providing law enforcement services. The mandate for the RBPF in keeping the law in the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam includes the prevention, detection and investigation of crime, collection of criminal intelligence, traffic control, escort duties (VIPs, cash, prisoners), sea and border patrol, public order, riot as well as public event control.[1]
History
1906 |
Secondment of Police officers & personnel from the Straits Settlements. |
1909 |
Insp. S.G Crummy was appointed as CPO. |
1917 |
Ch/Insp. G.C. Mc Afee took over as CPO. |
1921 |
Brunei Police Force Enactment was passed. |
1923 |
Police duties were expanded to cover fire services, prisons, immigration, registration of motor-vehicles, issuing of driving licences, and miscellaneous licences, registration of aliens etc. |
1942–45 |
Brunei Police Force were placed under the Japanese Military Administration. |
1950 | Police HQ was moved to Kuala Belait and the CPO was answerable to CP Sarawak. |
CID was established. | |
1951 |
Brunei Police Force established its own Training Centre at Seria. |
1957 |
The Royal Brunei Police Force Band was set up with its first director of music, R.E.House. |
1958 |
Immigration Department was established. |
1959 |
The Constitution of Brunei required the Sultanate to have its own Commissioner of Police. |
1960 | Land Transport Department was established. |
Reserve Unit was established to replace Sarawak Field Force Platoon. | |
1962 |
Brunei Police Force involved in defending the country against rebellion caused by the People's Party. |
1965 |
HM Sultan Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien III formally presented the Brunei Police Force with the Police Colour. |
1967 |
Police Training Center was established at Jalan Aman, Berakas. |
1971 | The RBPF Golden Jubilee was celebrated. |
The old police colour was replaced in a solemn Presentation of Colours ceremony by HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah with the new Police Colour. | |
1974 | DYTM Paduka Seri Pengiran Perdana Wazir Sahibol Himmah Wal-Waqar Pengiran Muda Haji Mohamed Bolkiah appointed as the Honorary Commissioner of Police. |
Women's Police Contingent was established. | |
1975 | HM The Sultan consented to appoint Hajjah Masnah as the "Commandant of Women Police" and Hajjah Nor'ain as the "Deputy Commandant of Women Police". |
First Bumiputera officer, Jaya bin Rajid, promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police. | |
1984 |
Became member of INTERPOL on 4 September and ASEANAPOL. |
1992 |
Participated in UNTAC mission in Cambodia. |
1993 | Participated in COMSA mission in South Africa. |
Special Branch was disbanded and three-fourths of the personnel were absorbed into the newly formed Internal Security Department. | |
1995 |
RBPF reorganised its administrative structure. |
1996 |
RBPF celebrated its Diamond Jubilee. |
1997 |
Created additional Police District known as Jerudong Police District and upgraded its Traffic Division into Traffic Department. |
2013 |
Royal Brunei Police Force 92nd Anniversary on 1 January since its establishment. |
Organisation structure
1. Commissioner
(The Secretariat Office of the Police Commissioner)
2. Deputy Commissioner
Departments
1. General Administration and Finance Department[2]
The department consists of 4 units:
i) General Administration and Finance Division
ii) Training Unit
iii) Membership and Career Planning Division
iv) Purchasing and Supply Unit
2. Logistics Department[3]
Logistics Department roles & responsibilities:
i) To ensure sufficient needs for the team.
ii) To protect the assets of the team.
iii) To provide technical assistance.
iv) To prepare the Country’s Development Plan Project.
v) To prepare the Annual Budget.
3. Criminal Intelligence Department[4]
Functions and Roles:
i) To provide timely and accurate criminal intelligence.
ii) To provide crime statistics and daily crime report.
iii) To prepare threat assessments and intelligence reports among others on crime situation, national events, state visits by VVIPs and many more.
iv) To monitor and analyse local and international affairs which may pose a security threat to the country.
v) To issue security passes and process crime-scene films and photographs.
4. Criminal Investigation Department[5]
Functions & Roles
i) To enforce law and order of the country
ii) To provide service to the community
iii) To prevent crime
iv) To apprehend offenders
v) To conduct investigations on cases relating to offences breaking the law and acts.
5. Operations Department[6]
The Operations Department of the Royal Brunei Police Force is responsible on all aspects of operations in the areas of security and control aside from playing the role of enforcing the laws of the nation.
6. Traffic Control and Investigation Department[7]
The roles of this department are quite diverse, among them are:
i) To investigate and charge road traffic offenders.
ii) To conduct operations and road enforcements.
iii) To provide required assistance to road users while patrolling.
iv) To conduct road safety campaign and awareness programmes.
v) To provide motorcycle escort and other escort services to local and foreign VVIP.
Police sub-divisions[8]
1. Brunei and Muara District Police
2. Tutong District Police
3. Belait District Police
4. Temburong District Police
5. Police Training Centre
Ranks
Royal Brunei Police Force Commissioner Ranks and Insignia[9] | ||||||
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Rank | Inspector general of police | Deputy Inspector general of police | Commissioner | Deputy commissioner | Senior assistant commissioner | Assistant commissioner |
Insignia (since 2004) | ||||||
Insignia (pre-2004) |
Royal Brunei Police Force Officer Ranks and Insignia[9] | ||||||||
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Rank | Senior superintendent | Superintendent | Deputy superintendent | Assistant superintendent | Senior inspector | Inspector | Probationary inspector | Cadet inspector |
Insignia (since 2004) | ||||||||
Insignia (pre-2004) |
Royal Brunei Police Force Other Ranks and Insignia[9] | ||||||
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Rank | Sergeant major | Staff sergeant | Sergeant | Corporal | Lance corporal | Police |
Insignia (since 2004) | No Insignia | |||||
Insignia (pre-2004) | No Insignia |
Firearms
Bruneian police officers are rarely armed except the ones on the Brunei International Airport, borders, events, jungle patrol, marine police, money transport, palace guards, riot-control, Special Operations Squad, station duty and VIP protection where they are routinely armed.[10][11][12][13][14]
Police officers on patrol are equipped with T-batons, Handcuffs, Walkie-talkies, Flashlights and sometimes a sidearm.[15][16][17]
Photo | Model | Type | Calibre | Origin | Notes |
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Pistols | |||||
Browning HP | Pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | Belgium | Standard-issue pistol[13] | |
Smith & Wesson Model 15 | Revolver | .38 Special | USA | [18] |
Photo | Model | Type | Calibre | Origin | Notes |
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Submachine guns | |||||
Heckler & Koch MP5 | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | Germany | [19] | |
Sterling | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | United Kingdom | [18] |
Photo | Model | Type | Calibre | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rifles | |||||
M4 carbine | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | USA | [18] | |
M16A2 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | USA | Standard-issue rifle[20] |
Photo | Model | Type | Calibre | Origin | Notes |
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Sniper rifles | |||||
M24 | Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | USA | [21] |
Photo | Model | Type | Calibre | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grenade-based weapons | |||||
Riot Gun | Grenade launcher | 37mm | USA | Used by riot-control police.[10] |
Non-lethal weapons
Photo | Model | Type | Calibre | Origin | Notes |
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Air guns | |||||
Tranquillizer gun | Air gun | .50 caliber (12.7mm) | Used on wildlife rescues.[22] |
Former weapons
Photo | Model | Type | Calibre | Origin | Notes |
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Rifles | |||||
Lee–Enfield | Bolt-action rifle | .303 British | United Kingdom | Replaced by M16 rifles as standard-issue rifles.[23] |
Vehicles
Motorcycles
Police Vehicle | Type | In service | Notes |
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Motorcycles | |||
BMW R80 | Patrol Motorcycle | _ | [24] |
Honda Dio | Scooter | _ | [24] |
Honda Gold Wing | Ceremonial
Motorcycle |
– | Replaced the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade in ceremonial roles.[25] |
Honda ST1300 | Patrol Motorcycle | – | [26] |
Suzuki GSX750P | Patrol Motorcycle | _ | [27] |
Yamaha Cygnus | Scooter | _ | [28] |
Yamaha MT-09 Tracer | Patrol Motorcycle | _ | [26] |
Mobile Patrol Vehicles
Police Vehicle | Type | In service | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Mobile Patrol Vehicles | |||
Chevrolet Epica | Sedan | _ | [24] |
Ford Mondeo | Wagon | _ | [29] |
Ford Ranger | 4×4 | _ | [30] |
Mitsubishi 380 | Sedan | 2006-present | Highway
Patrol[31] |
Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2.0 GT | Sedan | 2013-present | [32] |
Mitsubishi Pajero | SUV | _ | [33] |
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport | SUV | 2021-present | [34] |
Nissan Patrol | SUV | _ | [35] |
Proton Wira | Sedan | 2002/2003 | Still in use at rural police stations.[36] |
Toyota Corolla | Sedan | _ | [37] |
Toyota Fortuner | SUV | _ | [38] |
Toyota Hilux | 4×4 | _ | Marine Police[28] |
Toyota Vios | Sedan | _ | [39] |
Special Vehicles
Police Vehicle | Type | In service | Notes |
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Special Vehicles | |||
BMW 520i | Sedan | _ | VIP[40] |
BMW 7 Series (E65) | Sedan | _ | Unmarked[41] |
BMW 7 Series (G11) | Sedan | _ | VIP[42] |
Ford Transit | Van | _ | Crime Scene Unit (CSU)[43] |
Holden Commodore | Sedan | _ | VIP[24] |
Isuzu NPR | Truck | _ | Tow Truck[44] |
Lexus ES | Sedan | _ | VIP[45] |
Mercedes-Benz Atego | Truck | _ | Riot-control vehicle; fitted with water cannons.[46] |
Mitsubishi BM117LR | Bus | _ | Mobile Command Unit[24] |
Toyota Camry | Sedan | _ | Staff car[47] |
Toyota Land Cruiser | 4×4 | _ | Special Operations Squad[24] |
Transport Vehicles
Police Vehicle | Type | In service | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Transport Vehicles | |||
Ford Transit | Van | _ | Ambulance[48] |
Kia Pregio | Van | _ | [49] |
Mitsubishi L300 | Van | _ | [50] |
Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa | Bus | _ | [51] |
Nissan Urvan | Van | _ | [52] |
Toyota HiAce | Van | _ | [53] |
Marine Vehicles
Police Vehicle | Type | In service | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Marine Vehicles | |||
8.8m Patrol boat | Boat | _ | Locally built boats[54][55] |
14.5m Patrol boat | Boat | _ | [56] |
ASIS | Boat | _ | [57] |
Leisurecat 9000 Patrol | Boat | _ | [58] |
Leisurecat | Boat | _ | [59] |
Yamaha WaveRunner | Jet Ski | _ | [60] |
Retired vehicles
Police Vehicle | Type | In service | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Mobile Patrol Vehicles | |||
Land Rover Defender | Off-road vehicle | 1980s-90s | Unknown date of retirement.[61] |
See also
References
- ^ Interpol http://www.interpol.int/Member-countries/Asia-South-Pacific/Brunei.
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