A Community Policing program was officially launched at Nine-Mile Police Station on Monday June 8th as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen police engagement with communities and support crime prevention initiatives within the National Capital District and Central Province Command.
NCD and Central Commander, Assistant Commissioner Benjamin Turi, said Community Policing remains a key policing strategy and has directed police stations throughout the command to establish similar programs within their respective areas of operation.
Commander Turi said the newly established Community Policing team at Nine-Mile Police Station will work closely with residents, schools, market management and community leaders to conduct awareness activities and promote community safety.
He said while other police divisions continue their operational responsibilities, Community Policing officers will focus on building partnerships between police and communities to address law and order issues.
Commander Turi acknowledged NCD Metropolitan Operations Superintendent Chief Inspector Tobby Hamago, who officially launched the program, and said he would work closely with the team in implementing its planned activities.
The Commander also addressed the 45 volunteers identified to support policing activities in the Nine Mile and Bomana areas.
He encouraged the volunteers to carry out their responsibilities ethically and within the scope of the Community Policing program.
“I thank the volunteers for raising their hands to work with the police to ensure their respective areas are safe,” Commander Turi said.
He said the volunteers should wear their issued uniforms with pride while maintaining the standards expected of those supporting police initiatives.
Commander Turi also thanked corporate sponsors and community leaders for supporting the program through donations of T-shirts, a tent and other logistical items to assist the Community Policing team.
The launch forms part of broader efforts by the NCD/Central Command to strengthen partnerships between police and communities in addressing crime and improving public safety.
