Tanzania Prisons Service (TPS)

About Us

The Prison Service was officially established on August 25, 1931 after the separation of the Police and Prisons forces. Despite having the responsibilities of protecting the security and property of foreigners, before 1931 the Police Force also performed Prison functions as they were by the colonial interpretation and purpose. The Prison Service when it was established was called the Prison Department where its activities remained the colonial ones of torturing prisoners along with hard labor regardless of whether it was beneficial to them or to the Nation.