27/10/2024
In the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), CSP stands for Chief Superintendent of Police.
The Nigeria Police Force ranks are organized in the following hierarchy:
1. Inspector-General of Police (IGP)
2. Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG)
3. Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG)
4. Commissioner of Police (CP)
5. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)
6. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)
7. Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP)
8. Superintendent of Police (SP)
9. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
10. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)
A Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) is a senior officer who typically commands a division or a department within the police force. They oversee the operations of multiple police stations and are responsible for strategic decision-making, policy implementation, and leadership.
Here are some key responsibilities of a CSP in the Nigeria Police Force:
- Commanding police divisions or departments
- Coordinating operations and strategic planning
- Supervising junior officers and men
- Maintaining law and order within their jurisdiction
- Investigating high-profile cases
- Representing the police force in community engagements and public relations
The rank of CSP is above Superintendent of Police (SP) and below Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the NPF hierarchy.
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