Professionalism
World-class standards of training, conduct and readiness in every duty the unit performs.
The Institution
About the Unit
Zambia Police – State House is the unit responsible for protecting the Office of the President, State House, VIPs and other designated government facilities.
24/7
On Duty
Our Mandate
Protecting the Seat of the Presidency
Drawn from the ranks of the Zambia Police Service, the officers of the State House division carry one of the most solemn responsibilities in the Republic — safeguarding the Presidency, its people and its places, every hour of every day.
The Office of the President
Close protection of the President and the First Family — at State House, on the move within Zambia and on official travel abroad.
State House & Designated Facilities
Perimeter security, access control and the guarding of State House and other government facilities designated for protection.
VIPs & Visiting Dignitaries
Protection and escort of VIPs, visiting Heads of State and designated dignitaries at state functions and official engagements.
What Guides Us
The Values of the Unit
Discipline
A clear chain of command and an unwavering code of conduct, upheld by every officer.
Integrity
Public office held in trust — duty exercised honestly, impartially and without fear or favour.
National Service
Service to the Republic and its people above self — earning public trust through every action.
Our Story
A Tradition of Guarding the Republic
From the first guard mounted at Government House to today’s modern protective division, the unit has served through every chapter of the national story.
View the Gallery1935
Government House Established
The original residence is completed in Lusaka, and with it the first permanent police guard at the seat of the territorial administration.
24 October 1964
Independence — A National Duty Begins
At independence the Zambia Police Service assumes responsibility for protecting State House and the first President of the Republic of Zambia.
1991
Serving a Multi-Party Democracy
The unit safeguards Zambia’s peaceful transition to multi-party democracy — protecting the office, whoever holds it, without fear or favour.
Today
A Modern Protective Division
Specialised departments, modern training and secure communications — a professional unit ready for the demands of a modern Presidency.
Go Deeper
Explore the Unit
Meet the command and discover the departments that keep the seat of the Presidency secure.