| 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]