National Police (Niger)
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The National police of Niger
are one of two Police forces, previously under the control of the Armed Forces of Niger, but following the Constitution of 1999, come under the control of the Ministry of the Interior. They are responsible for security and law enforcement in urban areas, and the protection of government buildings, institutions, and through special agencies, the security of government leaders.
The National Police report to the General Directorate of National Police, headquartered in Niamey which also commands the National Forces for Intervention and Security (FNIS). The National Police numbered 1500 in the year of 2002. The Niger police emergency number is 17. Foreign governments have accused the National Police of being poorly trained, equipped, and often corrupt. Niger police are alleged by the United States Department of State to commonly request money in return for assistance. Victims of criminal activities in Niger are not assured of assistance from Niger police even after calling the emergency number for Niger police. The traffic police of Niger are alleged similarly for slow response. The Niger police vehicles are often condemned of lacking the basic necessities such as gasoline.
The Gendarmerie Nationale
, modeled on the French Gendarmerie
, is a separate institution, responsible for policing outside urban areas, and reporting to the Ministry of Defense.
The National Police sponsor a semi-professional football club, AS Police
, which plays in the Niger Premier League
.
Niger
Niger , officially named the Republic of Niger, is a landlocked country in Western Africa, named after the Niger River. It borders Nigeria and Benin to the south, Burkina Faso and Mali to the west, Algeria and Libya to the north and Chad to the east...
are one of two Police forces, previously under the control of the Armed Forces of Niger, but following the Constitution of 1999, come under the control of the Ministry of the Interior. They are responsible for security and law enforcement in urban areas, and the protection of government buildings, institutions, and through special agencies, the security of government leaders.
The National Police report to the General Directorate of National Police, headquartered in Niamey which also commands the National Forces for Intervention and Security (FNIS). The National Police numbered 1500 in the year of 2002. The Niger police emergency number is 17. Foreign governments have accused the National Police of being poorly trained, equipped, and often corrupt. Niger police are alleged by the United States Department of State to commonly request money in return for assistance. Victims of criminal activities in Niger are not assured of assistance from Niger police even after calling the emergency number for Niger police. The traffic police of Niger are alleged similarly for slow response. The Niger police vehicles are often condemned of lacking the basic necessities such as gasoline.
The Gendarmerie Nationale
Gendarmerie Nationale (Niger)
The Gendarmerie Nationale is the national paramilitary police force of Niger. One of two paramilitary police units of the nation, the Gendarmerie Nationale is modeled on the Gendarmerie of former colonial power, France...
, modeled on the French Gendarmerie
Gendarmerie
A gendarmerie or gendarmery is a military force charged with police duties among civilian populations. Members of such a force are typically called "gendarmes". The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary describes a gendarme as "a soldier who is employed on police duties" and a "gendarmery, -erie" as...
, is a separate institution, responsible for policing outside urban areas, and reporting to the Ministry of Defense.
The National Police sponsor a semi-professional football club, AS Police
AS Police
Association Sportive Police, commonly referred to as AS Police, is a Nigerien association football club based in Niamey and sponsored by the Nigerien National Police. Founded in 1993, AS Police won the Niger Premier League and the Niger Cup double in 2008.-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF...
, which plays in the Niger Premier League
Niger Premier League
The Niger Premier League is the highest division in football in Niger. The league's first year of operation was 1966.-Structure:...
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