The National Police Service Strategic Plan 2013-2017 identifies the following priority areas and strategic objectives:

•    Implementation of reforms in the Service
•    Strengthening of Policy regime
•    Development of Physical Facilities
•    Application of ICT in policing work
•    Improvement of Staff welfare: housing, salaries and allowances
•    Capacity Building and enhancement of Officers
•    Research and Development in crime areas
•    Changing Police Image & Culture

 Strategic Objectives of the office of the Inspector General, NPS

• Provide strategic leadership in the command structure and system for efficient administration of the Service
• Facilitate and coordinate implementation of all policies, regulations & guidelines affecting the NPS
• Guide implementation of Police Reforms in accordance with the laid down legislative regime
• Undertake establishment of linkages with strategic partners and international police agencies  
• Facilitate modernization of the Service
• Strengthen Institutional Capacity for Effective Service Delivery
• Change Police Image & Culture