Admission Terms, Registration Procedures and Regulations

A candidate is admitted to Dar es Salaam Police Academy on understanding that in accepting the admission he/she commits himself/herself to adhere to its statutes, Act, regulations, rules and by – laws. Dar es Salaam Police Academy is an institution of higher reputation which expects student’s behavior on and off campus to be moral, ethical and legal. The Academy reserves the right to withdraw admission for conduct that is contrary to the objectives of the Academy.

Diploma Program

The Academy normally invites applications for admission to the various courses between early December and mid – May of the year for courses beginning in the following academic year. Applicants are required to apply online to NACTE, the qualified applicant will be selected by NACTE to join the offered program.

Certificate in Law

The Academy normally invites applications for admission to the various courses between early December and mid – May of the year for courses beginning in the following academic year. Applicants are required to apply online to UDSM, the qualified applicant will be selected by UDSM to join the certificate in Law.

Certificate in Laboratory Technician

The Academy normally invites applications for admission to the various courses between early December and mid – May of the year for courses beginning in the following academic year. Applicants are required to apply online to NACTE, the qualified applicant will be selected by NACTE to join the certificate in Laboratory Technician.

Promotion Program

The Academy receives names of the selected candidates for Gazetted officer and Assistant Inspector program from PHQ after being qualified by the promotion board based on qualification laid down by PGO 53.

Other Programs

The Academy receives names of the selected candidates depending on the need of the organization and stakeholders

Those students who will report one week after classes have commenced shall be liable to a disciplinary actions including termination. There shall be no registration after the third week of commencement of the semester.

• Fresh students must register themselves within two weeks from the first day of the orientation week and furnishing a medical examination form on the fitness of the candidate.
• Failure to register for the programme will lead to automatic cancellation of student’s admission. Such a student will therefore be required to re-apply for studies.
• A student enrolled at the Academy shall not be allowed to postpone studies after the academic year has begun except under special circumstances and with permission from the Chief Instructor.
• Permission to postpone studies shall be considered after producing satisfactory evidence of the reasons for postponement. Special circumstances shall include ill health and serious social problems.
• No student shall be allowed to postpone studies during the two weeks preceding final examination but may be considered for postponement of examinations.
• No change of names by students is entertained during the course of study at the Academy. Names appearing on the original academic certificates shall be used.