Botswana Police - Francistown

There are two main police forces in Botswana, the Botswana Police Force established under the Botswana Police Act of 1987 and the Local Police established under the Local Police Act. The Botswana Police Force, which used to operate under the Ministry of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration now operates under the Ministry of Justice, Defence and Security whilst the Local Police falls under the Ministry of Local Government. The Local Police works in the rural areas and in close contact with the customary courts. The Police Force is led by a Commissioner assisted by two deputy Commissioners who oversee operational activities and support services. The departments, which make up the force include:

Forensic Science Services;
Criminal Intelligence Bureau;
Training;
Traffic Control;
Transport and Telecommunications;
North, South, Central and Gaborone Divisions;
Special Support;
Diamond and Narcotics Squad;
Serious Crime Squad;
Criminal Record Bureau; and
Crime Prevention Coordination Unit.