Oman Police information

Oman Police information

General Information

 Name & Hierarchy

During the celebration marking the handing over of the Police colors to the Police Force on 4thNovember, 1974, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Supreme Commander conferred the title of "The Royal Oman Police" on the newly formed force.

The title of "the Commissioner for police" which was used to be the title of the president of the force under the old Police Law No. 5/1973, a Royal Decree was issued on 26th November 1974 changing the title to (the Inspector General of Police and Customs).