Market Guide — Senegal

Public Safety Software for Senegal

Unified platform for Senegal Police Nationale and Gendarmerie — integrated CAD dispatch across 14 regions, Dakar Safe City, DGPC civil protection, Port of Dakar/PAD, PETROSEN Sangomar offshore, CDP/Law 2008-12 compliance, and DCMP/SIGMAP procurement.

Public Safety in Senegal: Operational Context

The Police Nationale of Senegal under the Ministry of Interior covers all 14 regions with the Direction de la Police Judiciaire (DPJ) and Anti-Terrorism Unit (UAT). The Gendarmerie Nationale manages rural and border zones reporting to the Ministry of Defence. The SDIS Dakar and DGPC coordinate emergency response with number 18 and single SAMU 15 for medical emergencies.

Senegal faces significant seasonal challenges: annual flooding in the Dakar metropolitan area (Pikine/Guédiawaye, hivernage June-October) affects millions. The ONAS and Plan Décennal de Lutte contre les Inondations (PDLI) are key components of the response framework.

Senegal launched its first oil and gas exports in 2024 with the Sangomar offshore field (PETROSEN/Woodside), transforming the national critical infrastructure security profile. The Port Autonome de Dakar (PAD) is the largest port on Africa's west coast handling 18M+ tonnes annually. AIBD Blaise Diagne Airport handles 5M+ passengers annually.

President Faye's Plan Sénégal Émergent (PSE) and Vision 2050 drive public safety digitalisation with investment in Dakar Safe City, biometric identification systems and inter-agency coordination platforms.

Key Agencies & Public Safety Bodies

Police Nationale / DPJ

14 regions, Direction de la Police Judiciaire, Border Police, Anti-Terrorism Unit — unified incident management

Gendarmerie Nationale (Armée)

Rural and border zones — Groupements Régionaux de Gendarmerie with integrated CAD coordination

DGPC (Direction de la Protection Civile)

National emergencies 18 — SDIS Dakar coordination, Pikine/Guédiawaye flooding and coastal disasters

DER / Sécurité Présidentielle

General Delegation of Intelligence and Presidential Security — real-time integration with operational commands

PAD / PETROSEN

Port Autonome de Dakar (largest West Africa port) and PETROSEN Sangomar offshore — first exports 2024

DCMP / Code des marchés publics

Direction Centrale des Marchés Publics — SIGMAP portal, open tender thresholds and budget compliance

KabatOne Platform Capabilities for Senegal

CAD

Multi-Agency CAD Dispatch — 14 Regions

Integrated dispatch for Police Nationale, Gendarmerie and DGPC/SDIS with automated resource assignment, 17/18 call prioritisation, and coordination across all 14 regions including Greater Dakar.

VMS

Dakar Safe City & Urban CCTV

Centralised management of Dakar Safe City, Saint-Louis and Thiès CCTV networks — integration with ANPR for traffic control on the Dakar-Diamniadio highway and PAD port surveillance.

PORT

PAD Security — Port Autonome de Dakar

Integrated surveillance for Port Autonome de Dakar (largest West Africa port), Port of Mbour/Ziguinchor and PETROSEN/Woodside Sangomar offshore platforms with real-time maritime monitoring.

FLD

Dakar Urban Flood Management

DGPC/ONAS coordination for seasonal Pikine/Guédiawaye flooding — integration with ANACIM (meteorology), PDLI early warnings and coordination with the Military Emergency Aid Unit (UMAU).

BRD

Borders — Mauritania/Mali/Gambia/Guinea-Bissau

Management of border crossings with Mauritania (Rosso/Diama), Mali (Kidira/Diboli), Guinea-Bissau (São Domingos) and the enclave Gambia border (Farafenni/Sénoba) with ANPR and Gendarmerie coordination.

CPL

CDP / Law 2008-12 / ADIE Compliance

Architecture compliant with Law 2008-12/CDP for personal data, Law 2008-11 on Cybercrime and ADIE guidelines for digital government systems and critical infrastructure.

Regulatory & Procurement Framework

CDP / Law 2008-12

Personal data protection — Commission de Protection des Données Personnelles oversight and registration

Law 2008-11 / ADIE

Cybercrime and information technologies — Agence de l'Informatique de l'État and digital security guidelines

Code des marchés publics / DCMP / SIGMAP

Public procurement — SIGMAP portal, open tender thresholds and DGCPT budget compliance

ECOWAS / CEDEAO Frameworks

Economic Community of West African States — cross-border cooperation and regional intelligence frameworks

Frequently Asked Questions

What key public safety agencies does Senegal operate?

The Police Nationale covers 14 regions with DPJ and UAT. The Gendarmerie Nationale manages rural and border zones. The DGPC coordinates national emergencies (18). The SDIS manages fires and SAMU medical emergencies.

How does KabatOne address Senegal critical infrastructure?

KabatOne integrates management for the PAD (largest West Africa port), AIBD Airport, PETROSEN/Woodside Sangomar offshore platforms (first exports 2024), SENELEC power grid, and TER Dakar-Thiès railway.

Is KabatOne compliant with Senegal data legislation?

Yes. KabatOne complies with Law 2008-12/CDP. The architecture aligns with Law 2008-11 on Cybercrime and ADIE guidelines for digital government systems.

How does KabatOne support border management in Senegal?

KabatOne manages border crossings with Mauritania (Rosso/Diama), Mali (Kidira/Diboli), Guinea-Bissau (São Domingos) and the enclave Gambia border (Farafenni/Sénoba) with ANPR and Gendarmerie coordination.

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