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Below, we present to our readers some of the major higlights that happened last week, including key activities and operations that Rwanda National Police conducted as it gears towards preserving peace and upholding the rule of law.
Officer Cadets interact with lawmakers
A group of 240 ‘Officer Cadets’ (OC) attending the seventh cadet intake at the Police Training School in Gishari, Rwamagana District, visited Parliament on March 25 and interacted with lawmakers on how to better understand and enforce national laws to reinforce peace and harmony in the country.
The Cadets were received by Member of Parliament Evariste Kalisa, who took them through the role of lawmakers in fostering a peaceful society, and how an effective partnership between them and Police can build a foundation for sustainable development.
Another batch of 208 OCs also visited the East African Granite Industries in Nyagatare District where they gathered knowledge on the role and importance of businesses in the national economic development agenda.
International researchers hail impact of Community Policing
Researchers and academicians from the International Victimology Institute Tilburg, Netherlands and the University of Rwanda, on March 26 visited Rwanda National Police and hailed the force's existing partnership with the citizens in fostering an environment of trust and mutual partnership that have contributed heavily to the sustainability of peace and security in the country.
The 15 member group was in a partnership tour in the country that seeks to study about transitional justice mechanisms in Rwanda.
They were received at the RNP headquarters in Kacyiru by Commissioner of Police, Felix Namuhoranye, Commandant of National Police College, alongside other senior police officers, who made presentations on different subjects that involve Police, including; how the force responds to security challenges in policing a post-genocide society and the role of Police in reconciliation and justice, among others.
They observed that the Community Policing strategy developed by Rwanda National Police has effectively fulfilled its duties ro bring the public in solving localized problems and make specific improvements that enhance the overall quality of life in their localities.
Officers complete caurses in VIP Guard and Protection and Logistics Management
One hundred thirty nine Police officers completed a three month 'VIP Guard and Protection' and 'Logistics' course on March 27 as the force continues to build capacities of officers in various policing disciplines.
At least one hundred officers completed the VIP Protection course at the Police Counter-Terror Training Centre in Mayange, Bugesera district, while the logistical course was held at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in Rwamagana District.
The pass out of the second intake VIP Protection course that includes three females, was presided over by the Inspector General of Police, Emmanuel K. Gasana.
Police issues fresh reminder on car inspection
In a bid to ensure maximum traffic safety, Rwanda National Police (RNP) reminded car owners to take their vehicles for mechanical inspections to ensure that they are road worthy.
It was observed that some of the accidents recorded were due to vehicle mechanical related faults, which Police insisted can be prevented if all car owners heed the presidential decree that was passed to regulate general traffic police and road traffic.
Vehicles that do not satisfying the set technical criteria after inspection, under this decree, are required to repair them before they are given a certificate and allowed to hit the road again
The decree No. 85/01 of September 2, 2002, partly, stipulates that owners of vehicles using public roads without a mechanical inspection certificate will be liable to a fine of Rwf25, 000.
Three arrested for possession of counterfeit driving licenses
Rwanda arrested three people after they were found driving with forged driver's license, a crime punishable under article 609 of the Rwandan penal code.
The crackdown came in the wake of RNP's intensified action against forged driver's licence aimed at preserving road safety and reduce road carnage.
Police warned that acquiring a licence illegally or owning a forged one is likely to contribute to road accidents because holders lack driving skills and most of the time know less about traffic rules.
RNP seized 81 counterfeit driving licenses over the last six months and arrested criminal masterminds who make them.
