| Congolese National Police Police nationale Congolaise | |
|---|---|
.svg) Emblem of the Congolese National Police | |
| Common name | Police nationale congolaise |
| Abbreviation | PNC |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1997 |
| Employees | 100,000—150,000 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| National agency | DR Congo |
| Operations jurisdiction | DR Congo |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Kinshasa |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of the Interior |
The Congolese National Police (French: Police nationale congolaise, PNC) is the national police force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The national police consists of 110,000–150,000 officers and operates on the provincial level, answering to the Interior Ministry.[1] It is known in the DRC for corruption, repression of political dissidents, and other human rights abuses.[2] It is currently undergoing reforms. A police academy is being built.[3]
The current Police Commissioner General is Dieudonne Amuli Bahigwa, a former Congolese army officer, who replaced Charles Bisengimana in July 2017.[4]
The former Kinshasa Police Commissioner, General Celestin Kanyama, was sanctioned by the United States in 2016 for his role in repressing citizens during anti-government protests using violence. He was removed from his post in 2017.[5]
The organisation's budget is approximately $257,130,643 (2015).
The PNC operates alongside the military police (police militaire or PM) to police the city of Kinshasa.
- ^ The Head of State gives instructions to the Congolese National Police provincial commanders. Digitalcongo.cd. Published 24 August 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Clowes, William.Smoke Bombs and Mirrors. Slate. Published 11 March 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ Burstow, Roxane. Security, development and the Congolese National Police Force. The Guardian. Accessed 27 July 2016.
- ^ Facing multiple security crises, Congo's Kabila reshuffles police. Reuters. Published 18 July 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Controversial DR Congo police chief sacked, replaced by assistant. Africa News. Published 18 April 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2019.