Zimbabwe Republic Police

Law enforcement agency Law enforcement agency Zimbabwe Republic PoliceAmapholisaMapurisaAbbreviationZRPMottoLatin: Pro lege, pro patria, pro populo'For Law, For Country, For People'Agency overviewFormed1 August 1980; 46 years ago (1 August 1980)Preceding agencyBritish South Africa PoliceJurisdictional structureNational agencyZimbabweOperations jurisdictionZimbabweGeneral natureCivilian policeOperational structureSworn members45,000 (2018)Minister responsibleKazembe KazembeAgency executiveStephen Mutamba, Commissioner-GeneralParent agencyMinistry of Home AffairsDepartments 12 Administration Boat Squadron Canine Section Criminal Investigations Internal Security and Investigation (PISI) Police Air Wing Police Support Unit Riot Squad Signals Branch Special Constabulary Uniformed Branch Women's Branch Websitewww.zrp.gov.zw The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is the national police force of Zimbabwe, having succeeded the British South Africa Police (BSAP) on 1 August 1980. History Emblem of the British South Africa Police The British South Africa Police was formed in 1889 under the rule of the British South Africa Company. The Zimbabwe Republic Police was established on 1 August 1980 foll