Support Unit

SUPPORT UNIT Support Unit is a branch within the Zimbabwe Republic Police. Its headquarters are in Chikurubi, Harare. It is commanded by an Officer of the rank of Commissioner, who is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and the operational efficiency of the Unit.The Unit has four Districts i.e. Chikurubi Urban, Chikurubi Rural, Fairbridge (Bulawayo) Buchwa (Zvishavane) and Changadzi. Roles of Support […]

Sub Aqua Unit

The Sub-Aqua is a specialized police unit responsible for policing water bodies. The Unit aids crime investigations by retrieving bodies in cases of drowning and recovering exhibits concealed in water bodies. The Sub-Aqua Unit is located in two Support Unit districts, namely Chikurubi Depot in Harare and Fairbridge District in Bulawayo. The country’s ten provinces […]

Mounted Unit

The Zimbabwe Republic Police Mounted Unit plays a critical role by conducting crime prevention patrols especially in remote and rough terrains where motor vehicles cannot maneouver their way. In urban centres, horses are also used in crowd control situations and ceremonial duties. Horses provide that added advantage of height and visibility to allow police riders […]

Forensics & Ballistics

The Forensic Science Laboratory Unit is housed at the Criminal Investigation Department Headquarters in Harare. This is a highly specialized technical unit of the Zimbabwe Republic Police whose function is to aid police investigations through analyzing exhibits and giving expert conclusive evidence on crime scenes. The unit is manned by highly qualified forensic scientists, and […]

Cycle Patrol Unit

The Cycle Patrol Unit was introduced in the ZRP in August 2003 and was the brainchild of the then Commissioner General of Police Comrade Doctor Augustine Chihuri. The main thrust behind the establishment of such a Unit was to reduce criminal activities in the cities and towns,streets, roads and avenues. The Unit was commissioned by […]

Criminal Investigation Department

CID Scenes of Crime CID Scenes of Crime section is responsible for evidence gathering by scientifically examining crime scenes, gathering fingerprint evidence and linking suspects to crimes that would have been committed. CID Property CID Property investigates and detects serious cases of Unlawful Entry, Theft and vandalism of property particularly from public utilities. Automated Fingerprints […]

Canine Unit

The ZRP Canine Section is responsible for breeding and training of police dogs. Over the years, police dogs have proved to be effective in crime prevention and investigation of crime scenes where they are mainly used for; Tracking Sniffing/Searching Crowd Control Preventive Patrols The ZRP Canine section has made remarkable achievements in the fight against […]

Anti Stock Theft

The Anti-stock Theft Unit was established in November 2004, after realizing that there was a need to build the national herd in line with government’s policy of reviving the national economy. Historically, livestock have been the source of an African man’s pride. Cattle are a symbol of wealth; they provide draught power as well as […]

Police Protection Unit Province

The Provincial Headquarters is situated in Harare, 5km North East of Harare Main Post Office.  The Province has four Districts namely Tomlinson, Escorts, Northern and Southern. Police Protection Unit Province aims to provide an efficient and effective service that earns the satisfaction, confidence and active support of our VVIPs, VIPs and members of the public […]

Criminal Investigations Department

INTRODUCTION Criminal Investigation Department is charged with the duty to investigate and detect all serious crimes in Zimbabwe as mandated by Section 219 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Domiciled at corner Josiah Chinamano and 9th Street, CID Headquarters is headed by a Commissioner whose office designation is Director CID. The Department has several specialized sections […]