Pursuant to Article 140 of the Federal Constitution, the Police Force Commission is responsible for the appointment, confirmation, emplacement on the permanent or pensionable establishment, promotion, transfer and exercise of disciplinary control over members of the police force. Nevertheless, not all of these functions and responsibilities are exercised directly by the Commission, as certain functions, duties, obligations, and responsibilities have been delegated to the Inspector General of Police and senior police officers as stipulated in the Government Gazette P.U.(B) 441 dated 14 December 2000.

The Police Force Commission shall comprise the following members:

1. The Minister for the time being charged with responsibility for the police, who shall be Chairman;
2. The officer of police in general command of the police force;
3. The person performing the duties of the office of Secretary General to the Ministry under the Minister for the time being charged with responsibility for the police;
4. A member of the Public Services Commission appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong;
5. Not less than two nor more than six other members, appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.