Tanzania Police move to improve public service delivery through modernization in training and facilities
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Police Force is continuing to strengthen its training programmes and improve service delivery to the public by providing training opportunities both within and outside the country.
The initiative aims to equip police officers with modern knowledge and skills to perform their duties professionally and effectively, fulfilling the Force’s commitment to providing quality services to citizens who rely on it for the protection of their lives and property.
Speaking on behalf of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Camillus Wambura, during a farewell ceremony for police officers departing for training in Indonesia, the Commandant of the Dar es Salaam Police Academy (DPA), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dr Lazaro Mambosasa, urged the participating officers to make the most of the opportunity.
He called on the officers to pay close attention to their studies and ensure that the knowledge and skills they acquire contribute to improving productivity, efficiency and modernisation within the Tanzania Police Force, particularly in the delivery of quality services to the public.
Dr Mambosasa added that the Inspector General of Police had directed the participants to maintain discipline, professionalism and the ethical standards of the Tanzania Police Force throughout their stay in Indonesia.
He also urged them to represent Tanzania and the Police Force responsibly by conducting themselves in a manner that projects a positive image of the country.
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Furthermore, he encouraged the participants to use the opportunity to promote Tanzania by highlighting the country’s reputation for maintaining peace, security and stability, as well as its tourism attractions.
He specifically urged them to promote unique sites of historical and tourism significance, including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of the country’s World Heritage Sites.
Dr Mambosasa said the training would cover several important areas, including: Professional development and leadership, Community policing, Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), High-profile incidents and criminal investigative techniques and Best practices and innovations.
He explained that the training is expected to serve as a catalyst for change and improvements in the Tanzania Police Force’s daily operations by equipping participants with new knowledge, skills and experience to enhance the effectiveness of police duties.
The training is being organised under the International Association of Women Police (IAWP), an organisation that brings together women police officers and law enforcement professionals, and is expected to involve participants from more than 64 countries.
