Puntland Security Force

Puntland Security Force
Official seal of the Puntland Security Force Logo of the Puntland Security Force
Active	2002 – present
Country	Somalia  Puntland
Type	Law enforcement, counterterrorism
Role	Law enforcement, counter-insurgency, internal security
Garrison/HQ	Bosaaso
Engagements	Somalia War (2006–2009) Galgala campaign Qandala campaign Battle of Af Urur
Website	Official website
Commanders
Current commander	Director General Mohamud Osman (2018 – present)
Notable commanders	General Mohamed Aden Bidar (2003 – 2004) General Osman Abdullahi Mohamud (2004 – 2010) General Asad Osman Abdullahi (2010 – 2018)

The Puntland Security Force (PSF) is the security force of the autonomous Puntland state in Somalia. The PSF was formed in 2002 to combat terrorism in the region and is independent from the federal government of Somalia and the Puntland government. Among PSF’s main functions are conducting crime scene analysis, capturing and eliminating high-level targets, and reconnaissance.

Since the founding of the state in 1998, Puntland Security Force has operated in Puntland and throughout Somalia. Commanders and senior officials are appointed by a qualified panel approved by the Council of Ministers.^[1] The Puntland security apparatus has an independent military judiciary, which during peacetime only adjudges military proceedings. Retired members of the Force are also constitutionally guaranteed pensions.^[1]