The Namibian Police in the Kunene region this weekend promoted 179 officers to higher ranks in recognition of their devotion, loyalty, perseverance, and commitment to fulfilling their national duties.
The officers, comprising 120 men and 59 women, were elevated to senior ranks during a promotion ceremony held at Opuwo on Saturday.
Kunene police deputy commissioner Paavo Iyambo yesterday said during Friday’s and Saturday’s parade, which also marked the commencement of the festive season operation, 81 officers were promoted from constable to sergeant 2, 18 from sergeant 2 to sergeant 1, 48 from sergeant 1 to warrant officer 2 and 15 from warrant officer 2 to warrant officer 1.
Eleven officers were elevated from warrant officer 1 to inspector, while six others were promoted from inspector to senior inspector.
Police commander for the Kunene region commissioner James Nderura, who presided over the promotion ceremony, commended the ongoing police initiatives to maintain law and order in the region.
He described the event as a celebratory occasion that recognised the dedication of police personnel through the awarding of new ranks.
Nderura said officers should be promoted in recognition of their unwavering commitment to national service.
“To the promoted members, promotion is not for decorations and monetary rewards, but comes with dedication, professionalism and responsibilities at all times,” he said.
During the event, the regional commander also launched phase 1 of the festive season operation, named ‘Rain Bowl’, aimed at enhancing public safety and order throughout the festive period.
Nderura urged his commanders to ensure sufficient manpower is maintained at work, emphasising that all leave requests must be coordinated through his office for approval before members can take vacation leave.
The commissioner also announced that certain officers would be deployed to Torra Bay, while others would be assigned to areas with high crime rates within the region.
Extra traffic control officers will also be deployed to address issues such as reckless driving and overloaded and unregistered vehicles.
“These are just a few of the measures being implemented by the force across the region to safeguard the lives, property and well-being of Namibians during the holiday season, which often sees an increase in crime and road accidents, among other challenges,” Nderura said. – NAMPA
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