The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has kickstarted a mentorship programme on crime prevention methods for Somali Police Pressure officers in Dhobley.
The initiative, spearheaded by ATMIS Particular person Police Officers (IPOs) and personnel from the Reform, Restructuring and Growth Unit (RRD), goals to reinforce the data and expertise of the officers in addressing and stopping violent crimes whereas sustaining regulation and order in communities.
“Our core mandate is to mentor Somali Police Pressure officers. We’re finishing up this programme to equip them earlier than the tip of the Mission’s mandate in December 2024,” stated the ATMIS Police Crew Web site Chief in Dhobley, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) French Sylvester.
He emphasised that equipping SPF officers with expertise in regulation and order and crime prevention could be one of many most important duties for IPOs this 12 months forward of the Mission’s exit.
“We would like them to be outfitted to conduct policing actions professionally when ATMIS departs,” he added.
The Dhobley Police Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Abdi Omar, expressed gratitude to ATMIS for implementing the mentorship programme.
He acknowledged the programme’s important function in enhancing professionalism and constructing the capability of the SPF within the area.
“The mentorship program is an excellent thought, because it contributes to the plan of Somali Safety Forces taking management of the nation’s safety after ATMIS exits,” defined Lt. Col. Mohamed.
Matters coated throughout the mentorship session included neighborhood watch, using Closed-Circuit Tv (CCTV) and surveillance, neighborhood patrols and beat operations amongst others.
Related coaching periods might be performed at different group websites as a part of an ongoing initiative by ATMIS Police element to reinforce service supply of the SPF.
Throughout the session, the IPOs performed an intensive inspection of the Dhobley Police Station, documenting day by day operations and making certain adherence to established protocols. The strategy goals to advertise finest practices among the many native cops.
A part of the ATMIS Police mandate consists of supporting the SPF by means of specialised coaching, advising and mentoring in addition to offering operational assist reminiscent of joint patrols and safety of important installations.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
