History
- 1961Year established
- 10Acres of campus (approx.)
- 5 kmFrom the city centre (approx.)
- 500Trainees a year (up to)
Our story
Dar es Salaam Police Academy (DPA), formerly Police College Dar es Salaam, was established in 1961. It is situated at Kurasini along Kilwa Road in Dar es Salaam, about five kilometres from the city centre, and covers an area of about 10 acres.
A leading training institution
The Academy is a highly ranked training institution within the Tanzania Police Force. It offers academic, promotional and proficiency programmes to police officers and to other safety and security agencies from within and outside the country, and has the capacity to enrol up to 500 police officers and civilians a year from Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.
The programmes are designed to develop and train officers in specific areas, preparing personnel who can assume leadership roles within the Force and sharpen their capabilities to discharge their responsibilities for the preservation of peace and the maintenance of law and order in society.
A regional Centre of Excellence
Following police cooperation under the umbrella of SARPCCO and EAPCCO in combating crime within the region, Dar es Salaam Police Academy has been designated an East African Centre of Excellence for Public Order Management and Promotional Programmes.
Milestones
- 1961
The Academy is established
Established as Police College Dar es Salaam at Kurasini, along Kilwa Road.
- 2009
Registered by NACTE
Registered by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) in October 2009, registration number REG/PFW/032.
- 2012
Advisory Board established
The Academy's Advisory Board was established in June 2012 and inaugurated by the Inspector General of Police on 3 July 2012.
Mission, vision and values
Our mission
To provide high-level training programmes for police officers and civilian health and public safety professionals. This enhances team performance for the purpose of improving peace, security and health of the people within and outside the United Republic of Tanzania.
Our vision
To be a recognised and remain a leading institution in developing police officers' and civilians' knowledge, skills, attitude and virtues of justice that will improve peace, security and health of the people within and outside the United Republic of Tanzania.
Our core values
- Integrity, honesty and confidentiality
- Team spirit
- Impartiality
- Courtesy and customer focus
- Respect for human rights
- Commitment to quality services and productivity
Our goal
Producing professional and outstanding police officers able to deal technically with law-enforcement challenges nationally and globally.
Our motto
Professional Excellence through Training.
Accreditation and quality assurance
Dar es Salaam Police Academy is registered by NACTE (registration number REG/PFW/032, October 2009). Programmes offered:
- Ordinary Diploma in Police Science (NTA Level 6)
- Basic Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (NTA Level 4)
- Technician Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (NTA Level 5)