Section 6: Functions of the Commission

(1) The Commission shall-
(a) be responsible for the appointment and promotion of persons to offices (other than the office of the Inspector-General of Police) in the Nigeria Police Force;
(b) dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over persons (other than the Inspector-General of Police) in the Nigeria Police-Force;
(c) formulate polices and guidelines for the appointment, promotion, discipline and dismissal of officers of the Nigeria Police Force;
(d) identify factors inhibiting or undermining discipline in the Nigeria Police Force;
(e) formulate and implement policies aimed at the efficiency and discipline to the Nigeria Police Force;
(f) perform such other functions which in the opinion of the Commission are required to ensure the optimal efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force; and
(g) carry out such other functions as the President may, from time to time, direct.
(2) The Commission shall not be subject to the direction, control or supervision of any other authority or person in the performance of its functions other than as is prescribed in this Act.