Rank Structure and Insignia
| Title | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Chief of Police | |
| Deputy Chief | Appointed by the Chief of Police from Commander and Captain ranks. |
| Commander | Appointed by the Chief of Police from Lieutenant and Captain ranks. |
| Captain | Promotion based on panel interview/departmental assessment. |
| Lieutenant | Promotion based on a written examination and panel interview/departmental assessment. |
| Sergeant | Promotion based on a written examination and panel interview/departmental assessment. |
| Corporal | At least one year service as a technician before eligibility for promotion to corporal (after an additional written examination and interview). |
| Technician | No insignia
At least three years service as a police officer before eligibility for promotion to Technician (after an additional written examination and interview). |
| Police Officer | 4th-1st Class |
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