The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 246 of the Constitution. The NPSC shall recruit and appoint persons to hold or act in offices in the service, confirm appointments, and determine promotions and transfers within the National Police Service. The Inspector General (IG) is the overall commander of the National Police Service exercising independent control and management of the service. The IG is assisted by two deputies in-charge of the Kenya Police and the Administration Police.