His appointment signalled the start of the state's British-led policing initiatives, which brought in foreign experts to maintain peace and order.

[1] Other British officers held the CPO post in the next years, and under their direction, the administrative framework of the police force progressively changed.

In addition to maintaining peace and order, the CPO's duties at this time included building Brunei's police force and educating new recruits.

Due to a lack of competent local officers for these roles, Brunei's police force remained to rely on CPOs and trained instructors imported from the Straits Settlements despite the country's formal independence.

[7] In the past, Brunei's police commissioners have been crucial in helping the PPB adjust to shifting political, social, and economic circumstances.

In order to better management, Commissioner Abdul Rahman Besar reorganised the PPB's administration by establishing directorates and expanding police command zones.

In order to bring the RBPF into line with its objectives of providing high levels of public service, police commissioners have been essential change agents through these efforts.

Officers must meet service requirements, including medical exams, before starting duty, and return government-issued property upon resignation or discharge.

Additionally, officers may be prosecuted in court for certain offences, and the Commissioner can convene a Committee of Enquiry to investigate incidents like injury, death, or property damage.

The Commissioner may dispose of items with negligible value and is also responsible for notifying the Probate Officer and safeguarding unclaimed property from deceased individuals until further instructions.