Royal Oman Police

The role of Royal Oman Police (ROP) is similar to each and every police system all over the world. It acts on upholding the law fairly and firmly by preventing crimes, firstly, and pursuing and bringing to justice those who break the law. Additionally, the ROP is also involved in providing governmental services with respect to customs, traffic, civil defense, immigration, civil status, first aid, etc.

The main responsibility of ROP is to maintain law and order throughout the country, protect people's lives and property and prevent and investigate crimes. It is also in charge of road traffic, civil defence, customs, immigration and prison, and carrying out court sentences.

It has also been entrusted with the task of safeguarding the security of civil airports and other vital installations in the country, protecting VIPs and Embassies, looking after Oman's territorial waters and guarding land borders together with other concerned departments.