Aimed at improving Community policing and reducing crime rate,Rwanda National Police is holding a four-day training involving law enforcers and District Liaison officers to strengthen Police cooperation with the public.
The training will introduce participants to a new communication strategy adopted by Police as a means to deliver services effectively.
Addressing the trainees at police headquarters in Kacyiru, the Inspector General of Police Emmanuel Gasana insisted that they were accountable to the public, while the role of community liaison officers is to facilitate the accountability by acting as the bridge between the public and the Police.
“Your role is to bridge the gap and this seminar will help you to understand your job better as well as understanding the connection between the public and community liaison,” Gasana said.
He pointed out that trainees need to know how to gather information, data and report to decision-making authorities within National Police to enable Police to be accountable to public.
The role of media too was highlighted by urging police to collaborate with the press. Affirming the matter, Brig. Gen. Gasana stressed that anyone who does not use the media stands to lose.
“You are the mirrors of police and you should be characterized by integrity and honesty,” Gasana told police officers adding, “You are the ones to portray the positive image of the Police”.
This he stressed also means that police officers should not use their roles in corrupt ways but instead serve the interest of public without seeking favors.
The Police spokesperson Sup.Theos Badege said that after the four-day training, participants will be equipped with basic skills on story writing, photography and overall picture of what is required of them as public relations and community liaison officers
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