The police have spelt out measures to improve security countrywide starting from the grassroots level and advised on installation of security cameras especially in locations with large gatherings.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Advera Senso
Clarifying to the media about intended measures taken by the police to guarantee security, the police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Advera Senso said there were ongoing consultations with different stakeholders to guarantee security.
“The police continue to provide guidance to bank administrations, clerics, owners of department stores and operators at various locations where people gather in big numbers. These are requested to put in place Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) to help identify criminals for legal measures,” Senso explained.
Explaining about the work modality of the proposed security arrangement, the police officer said there would be a compulsory deployment of police personnel such that each division would be in-charge of at least 15 police officers depending on the security condition of the area.
“Under this arrangement (police deployment), at least 800 of them will be positioned at different wards and divisions throughout the country. They will work closely with local security committees in the respective areas, and share skills on neighborhood watch to prevent crimes before happening,” she explained.
She said, with changing time and security challenges; it becomes necessary to employ contemporary criminal control measures that include use of security cameras.
“The police will respond positively and promptly upon receipt of information with regard to neighborhood protection. Cooperation between the police and members of the community will improve security condition all over the country,” she said.
It was further reported that implementation of heightened security measures beginning with the family level had come to effect in some of the regions. As for Dar es Salaam for example, all three special police zones, Ilala, Temeke and Kinondoni have adopted the system.
The East African region and perhaps beyond had seen the importance of having in place security gadgets (CCTV and others) in public places following terror attacks at Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi last month.
More than 60 innocent civilians were killed by armed assailants who penetrated the state-of-the art shopping centre unnoticed.
