Appointment of Commissioner
6.—(1) Subject to subsection (2), the President may, on the advice of the Cabinet, appoint a public officer to be the Commissioner of Police.
(2) The President may refuse to make an appointment, or to revoke the appointment, of the Commissioner if the President, acting in his discretion, does not concur with the advice or recommendation of the Cabinet.
Appointment, etc., of other police officers
7.—(1) Subject to the provisions of the Constitution, a senior police officer shall be appointed, promoted and confirmed by the Public Service Commission or the relevant Personnel Board established under the Constitution, as the case may be.
(2) A police officer below the rank of inspector shall—
- (a) be appointed by the Commissioner or a commanding officer; and
- (b) be promoted or advanced in grade by the Commissioner.
Warrant card
8. A warrant card shall be issued to every police officer and shall be evidence of his appointment under this Act.
Engagement of police officers
9.—(1) A senior police officer shall be engaged to serve in the Police Force for such period and on such conditions of service as may be regulated by law and, subject to the provisions of any such law, by the President.
(2) A police officer below the rank of inspector shall be engaged to serve in the Police Force for such period and on such conditions as may be prescribed by the Police Regulations.
(3) Every engagement under subsection (2) shall—
- (a) be in writing signed by the person engaged; and
- (b) be signed by a commanding officer or other officer authorised thereto under the Police Regulations.
