Section 10: Appointment of the Deputy Commandant of the Academy.

1 The Police Service Commission, shall on the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police, appoint for the Academy a Deputy Commandant who shall be a member of the Nigeria Police Force.

2 The Deputy Commandant of the Academy shall not be below the rank of Commissioner of Police, with a minimum qualification of First Degree from a recognised university.

3 The Deputy Commandant shall assist the Commandant in the day-to-day administration of the Academy and in all matters relating to -
a professional training of cadets and police officers in the Academy; or
b any other responsibility as may be assigned to him by the Commandant or the Council.

4 In the absence of the Commandant, the Deputy Commandant shall act in his stead and be accountable to the Commandant.