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DPC Pader launches policing model in Pajule to boost justice

27 August 2024, 09:53

Pader Asst. RDC Komakech Robert Obina (brown jacket), Pajule TC LC 3 Brilliant Okello (drinking water) DPC SP Jackson Bogere and Pajule police station OC Tumusiime Lauben (standing).

By Lakareber Gladys Kasline

In a bid to enhance community safety and access to justice, the Pader District Police Commander (DPC) launched a policing model programme at Pajule Police Station on Monday. The initiative is designed to bring police services closer to the people and effectively address local security challenges.

The event was marked by strong support from various community members. Mrs. Molly Lagulu, a resident of Bongtiko Subcounty, was among those who welcomed the programme with enthusiasm. “This initiative is a significant step towards improving safety and justice in our community. It’s exactly what we need to address the challenges we face,” Lagulu commented.

Pajule town council chairperson III, Brilliant Tito Okello, also voiced his optimism about the new policing model. “Given Pajule’s large population, I firmly believe this programme will play a crucial role in reducing crime rates and ensuring a safer environment for everyone,” Okello remarked. His comments reflect widespread hope that the initiative will lead to tangible improvements in local security.

Despite the positive feedback from community leaders, the event was overshadowed by a lower-than-expected turnout. Pader District Police Commander, SP Jackson Bogere, expressed his concerns, saying, “It is disheartening to see such a low turnout. The success of this initiative heavily relies on community involvement and support.”

The launch was officiated by Mr. Robert Komakech Obina, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Aruu County. The policing model programme aligns with President Museveni’s 2020 directive, which mandates each subcounty to have its own police station staffed with 18 to 20 officers and equipped with four motorcycles.

The policing model aims to improve community policing, enhance security measures, and ensure a more responsive and accessible police force across Pader district and the entire country, as directed by the President in 2020.