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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 14 Jun 2024 : 17:37:48
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PRESS BRIEFING:
INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE SEEDY MUKHTAR TOURAY UNVEILS STRATEGIC REFORMS TO MODERNIZE THE GAMBIA POLICE FORCE
Date: June 14, 2024
Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar Touray held his first press briefing since his appointment, outlining a comprehensive strategic vision for addressing major societal and operational challenges within The Gambia Police Force.
Speaking three months into his tenure at the Police Headquarters, IGP Touray addressed critical issues ranging from land disputes to drug trafficking, and emphasized the importance of cultural discipline and respect in society.
IGP Touray expressed particular concern over the practice of issuing multiple land documents, which has led to numerous disputes. He vowed to implement tougher measures to resolve these issues decisively. Stressing the need for respect towards elders and leaders, he called on Gambians to end the culture of insults and hate speech, promising to uphold justice without bias.
The briefing also highlighted significant operational challenges, including gaps in forensic capabilities. IGP Touray announced plans to enhance the use of forensic evidence to minimize human error in criminal investigations, echoing the judicial principle that it's better to free a guilty suspect than to convict an innocent one. He pointed out the lack of adequate mobility, with many police stations lacking the vehicles needed to respond promptly to public calls. This, he noted, severely hampers their operational effectiveness.
Moreover, IGP Touray discussed the urgent need for digitalization to streamline workflow and records management, which would not only improve efficiency but also reduce operational costs. The issue of resource allocation was also addressed, with plans to provide more uniforms to officers and to construct six additional model police stations across the nation to enhance the professional environment for the Police.
IGP Touray’s address was a call to action, highlighting his commitment to leading the Gambia Police Force towards a more disciplined, efficient, and community-focused future. He underscored the importance of public support in restoring trust and confidence in the police, outlining his vision for a force capable of meeting the challenges of modern policing. The plans set forth at this briefing underscore a pivotal shift towards operational improvements and community engagement in The Gambia’s policing strategy.
Source: GPF
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toubab1020
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Posted - 15 Jun 2024 : 00:34:19
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I hope that IGP Seedy Mukhtar Touray is able to carry out his excellent modernisations within the Gambia Police force effectively. I feel that much time and in depth thinking has been given by the IGP .
Tradition within Gambian culture is ingrained within Gambian thinking .
I wish him every success ,in his "Call to action"
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 20 Jun 2024 : 16:26:52
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The inspector general of police held a press conference on Friday to give the indicators that will be utilized by the media to hold his office accountable.
According to him, the time has come for the police to adhere to the following core values:
“To be a professional, accountable public service, respecting human rights and the rule of law.”
In order to uphold such values, the challenges had to be identified, the strategic plans outlined and resources needed to implement them projected.
The challenges are as follows:
Capacity gaps in areas like forensics and DNA evidence to minimize human error and biases during criminal investigations and eventual prosecutions, lack of adequate mobility for operations resulting in lack of timely response to public calls for police assistance, digitalization of workflow and records management to enhance efficiency and efficacy, insufficient uniforms to all officers, needing more model police stations and barracks for PIU and ACU personnel.
The strategic plan to address the challenges were identified as follows:
Intelligence-led policing
Robust day and night patrols to prevent commission of crimes
Continuous training of personnel to maintain their effectiveness
Strategic deployment of PIU and ACU personnel across the country to provide armed support to the General Duty police officers and sister services
Providing guards for VIPs and vital installations
Regular sensitization on crime prevention and road safety
Establishment of the highway patrol unit
The police service like the civil service should be ready to serve different governments to the optimum. Those who serve in such services should be loyal to country and people, nothing more and nothing less.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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