Nasirabad district, like many other districts in Balochistan, is divided into "A" and "B" areas. The "A" area is where regular or reserve police force has jurisdiction. The "B" area is where no police rule exists. The "B" area is controlled by levies. The "A" area is limited to 8 km around police stations. The police station in Dera Murad Jamali was opened in 1991. The area comprising "A" area is limited to the urban towns and highways. Thus the role of police is limited in the district.

Travelling on highways across the district is safe, even at nights. Foreigners are allowed to travel on highways in daylight without needing permission for camping. Travelling for them is restricted in "B" areas only. Travelling parallel to the canal in Nasirabad area unto Dera Bugti is safe. For foreigners, however, it is not allowed without escort. Travelling into Tamboo and Manjoo Suri is also safe ("B" area).

There is one Superintendent of Police Office at Dera Murad Jamali. Assisted by a Deputy or Assistant Superintendent of Police, he controls the "A" area of Jhall Magsi at Gandawa, Bolan district, and Nasirabad. The total number of police force under SP office is 571. They are divided into four police stations: Dera Murad Jamali, Dhadar, Gandawa and Bhag. The police force present in Nasirabad is 221, but it can be increased in case of disturbance of peace or when any V.I.P (such as the Prime Minister, President etc.) visits the area. The only police station in the district at Dera Murad Jamali is the biggest of the four police stations under SP Nasirabad. The S.P. office comes under the Deputy Inspector General office at Sibi.

Levy is a conventional force for keeping law and order. Established during the British days, levies are recruited on tribal or clan lines, where every tribe receives a fixed quota. They fall under the direct command of the Deputy Commissioner with his powers delegated to the Assistant Commissioners, Tehsildars etc. Levy ranks in Nasirabad district are classified into Sepoy/Constable (228), Jameedar (13), Dafeedar (18), Hawaldar (4) and Risaldar (1). There are Trackers (11) who are traditionally trained in tracing foot-prints of those who committed crimes. Trackers from two tribes: Khosa and Jhatak are traditionally good in the art. The Risaldar is the head of the force; he comes under the direct command of Tehsildar. There are five Micro Levies and seven Levy drivers. The Levy force is less advanced in training and not effective in situations of major tribal feuds. In case of a major law and order situation, the Frontier Corps (FC), a para-military force, coming under the Federal Home Department, can be called by the District Magistrate with the consent of Divisional Commissioner, Home Department, and Sibi Scouts (depends on norms and situation in a district) from Sibi (Sibi Scouts) or Dera Bugti (Bamboor Rifles). There is a wing of Sibi Scouts at Dera Murad Jamali (71 Wing) to give protection to Chinese and other foreigners engaged in the extension of the feeder canal. The role of the FC has gained in importance due to worsening of law and order situation in the area.

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