The two-day meeting of Territorial Police Commanders has today concluded at Police Headquarters, Naguru, with the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), James Ocaya, calling on commanders to intensify crime prevention efforts, strengthen community policing initiatives and enhance operational readiness ahead of the festive season.
Addressing the commanders at the close of the meeting, DIGP Ocaya emphasised the need for officers to uphold the core principles of duty, discipline and public trust, noting that effective policing requires strong leadership, collective responsibility and a commitment to serving the public.
He urged commanders to prioritise the implementation of the Sub-County Policing Model while ensuring that communities are supported to improve their livelihoods through government initiatives such as Emyooga and the Parish Development Model (PDM). He further emphasised the importance of providing adequate security to protect these initiatives and ensure that their intended beneficiaries derive maximum benefit.
The Deputy IGP also underscored the importance of teamwork in strengthening command, control and coordination across all police formations. He reminded the officers that discipline must remain the bedrock of policing and the foundation upon which all police operations and institutional activities are conducted.
He further tasked commanders with ensuring strict compliance with Police Standing Orders and regulations, promoting accountability at every level of command and applying appropriate disciplinary mechanisms whenever necessary.
Meanwhile, the Director of Operations, AIGP Mwesigwa Frank, observed that effective policing is anchored in operational excellence, professional discipline and command accountability.
He noted that the achievement of organisational objectives, reduction of crime and enhancement of public confidence largely depend on commanders’ commitment to leading by example, upholding professional standards and taking responsibility for operational outcomes.
“As commanders, you must remain focused on results, embrace continuous improvement, utilise available resources prudently and maintain the highest standards of integrity and discipline,” AIGP Mwesigwa emphasised.
He further called for collective effort, strategic leadership and professionalism in building a more effective, responsive and trusted Police Force capable of addressing both current and emerging security challenges.
The two-day meeting was convened to provide strategic guidance to field commanders, assess operational performance and strengthen command, control and accountability across all Police formations, with particular emphasis on improving service delivery and enhancing the Force’s preparedness to maintain law and order during the forthcoming festive season.
