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Section 4: Police duties to protect life, property, and maintain order

4.Functions of Force

(1)Subject to the Constitution and this Act, the functions of the Force are'

(a)to protect the life, property and other rights of the individual;

(b)to maintain security within Uganda;

(c)to enforce the laws of Uganda;

(d)to ensure public safety and order;

(e)to prevent and detect crime in the society;

(f)subject to section 9, to perform the services of a military Force;

(g)to cooperate with civilian authorities and other security organs established under the Constitution and with the population generally; and

(h)to perform any other functions assigned to the Force under this Act.

(2)Subject to section 6(1)(c), a member of the Force is authorised to carry arms in the performance of his or her duties.

(3)No person shall arrest, detain or institute criminal proceedings except as is provided for under a written law or the Constitution.

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You have the right to expect the Uganda Police Force to protect your life, property, and other rights. The police must maintain security across the co...

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