The head of the force is called the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

[4] At that time, it was referred to as the Uganda Armed Constabulary with the primary responsibility of quelling "riots and unrest.

[5] Brigadier General William FS Edwards was regarded as a "stern disciplinarian and an excellent administrator."

On that day, the IGP publicly announced the name change to Uganda National Police.

It has also brutally manhandled leaders like Kiiza Besigye, Erias Lukwago, Betty Nambooze and Bobi Wine.