The organisation structure for the Division is shown on the Appendix F Organochart.
The Division is responsible for protecting life and property, and maintaining law and order in the province in order to contribute to socio-economic development.
The Division performs the following specific functions:
a) Maintain Law and Order in order to ensure preservation of peace;
b) Detect and investigate crime and arrest suspects in order to facilitate prosecution and ensure promotion of justice;
c) Manage information and communication services in order to enhance operational efficiency;
d) Protect and uphold the rights of citizens in line with the Bill of Rights;
e) Collaborate with stakeholders on crime prevention and maintenance of law and order; and
f) Provide logistical, financial and administrative support in order to enhance operations.
The Division is headed by a Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police) who is assisted by one (1) Deputy Divisional Commander (Deputy Commissioner of Police), one (1) Divisional Criminal Investigations Officer (Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police), one (1) Divisional Crime Intelligence Officer (Assistant Commissioner of Police), one (1) Divisional Legal Officer (Assistant Commissioner of Police), one (1) Divisional Senior Human Resource Officer (Assistant Commissioner of Police), one (1) Divisional Finance Officer (Superintendent) and one (1) Divisional Research and Planning Officer (Superintendent), one (1) Divisional Operations Officer (Assistant Commissioner of Police), one (1) Divisional Traffic Officer (Assistant Commissioner of Police), one (1) Divisional Community Services Officer (Senior Superintendent), one (1), one (1) Divisional Finance Officer (Superintendent), one (1) Media Liaison Officer (Assistant Superintendent), one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police) for District A and Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) for District B.
Currently, there are 10 divisions (10 provinces) hereby listed under their respective names. To learn more about the composition of the respective divisions, click on their respective Tabs below:
The Lusaka Division comprises the following types of Districts:
i. District A – Lusaka and Kafue Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police) each; and
ii. District B – Chilanga and Chongwe Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) each.
In the Office of the Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police), there are three (3) Sections and one (1) Unit, for easy coordination of the planning and legal functions of the Division to enhance efficiency, namely:
The Copperbelt Division comprises the following types of Districts:
i. District A – Ndola, Kitwe and Chingola Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police) each; and
ii. District B – Mufulira, Luanshya and Chililabombwe Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) each.
In the Office of the Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police), there are three (3) Sections and one (1) Unit, for easy coordination of the planning and legal functions of the Division to enhance efficiency, namely:
The Central Division comprises the following types of Districts:
i. District A – Kabwe Central District, one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police); and
ii. District B – Serenje, Kapiri Mposhi and Mumbwa Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) each.
In the Office of the Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police), there are three (3) Sections and one (1) Unit, for easy coordination of the planning and legal functions of the Division to enhance efficiency, namely:
Southern Division comprises the following types of Districts:
i. District A – Choma and Livingstone Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police) each; and
ii. District B – Monze and Mazabuka Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) each.
In the Office of the Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police), there are three (3) Sections and one (1) Unit, for easy coordination of the planning and legal functions of the Division to enhance efficiency, namely:
Eastern Division comprises the following types of Districts:
i. District A – Chipata District, one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police); and
ii. District B – Lundazi and Petauke Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) each.
In the Office of the Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police), there are three (3) Sections and one (1) Unit, for easy coordination of the planning and legal functions of the Division to enhance efficiency, namely:
Northern Division comprises the following types of Districts:
i. District A – Kasama District, one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police); and
ii. District B – Luwingu and Mbala Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) each.
In the Office of the Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police), there are three (3) Sections and one (1) Unit, for easy coordination of the planning and legal functions of the Division to enhance efficiency, namely:
Western Division comprises the following types of Districts:
i. District A – Mongu District, one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police); and
ii. District B – Kaoma and Sesheke Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) each.
In the Office of the Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police), there are three (3) Sections and one (1) Unit, for easy coordination of the planning and legal functions of the Division to enhance efficiency, namely:
Luapula Division comprises the following types of Districts:
i. District A – Mansa District, one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police); and
ii. District B – Samfya and Nchelenge Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) each.
In the Office of the Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police), there are three (3) Sections and one (1) Unit, for easy coordination of the planning and legal functions of the Division to enhance efficiency, namely:
The North-western Division comprises the following types of Districts:
i. District A – Solwezi District, one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police); and
ii. District B – Mwinilunga and Zambezi Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) each.
In the Office of the Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police), there is three (3) Sections and one (1) Unit, for easy coordination of the planning and legal functions of the Division to enhance efficiency, namely:
The Muchinga Division comprises the following types of Districts:
i. District A – Chinsali and Nakonde Districts, one (1) Officer Commanding (Assistant Commissioner of Police) each; and
ii. District B – Mpika District, one (1) Officer Commanding (Senior Superintendent) each.
In the Office of the Divisional Commander (Commissioner of Police), there are three (3) Sections and one (1) Unit, for easy coordination of the planning and legal functions of the Division to enhance efficiency, namely: