The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has unveiled new policing strategies for the Nigeria Police Force.

The IGP has publicized the new strategy aimed at achieving operational successes and re-igniting public trust, today, during the inaugural conference with Strategic Police Managers comprising members of the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police and other Heads of Police Formations in the country.

The event was held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Friday.

This was contained in a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

‘’The highlights of the IGP’s policing vision include; upholding the sanctity of the legal framework of the Nigeria Police Force; tackling the menace of crimes and criminality with the establishment of a specialized Quick Intervention Squad comprising combat ready Police Mobile Force personnel with effective and enhanced training in crisis de-escalation and violent crime reduction strategies; leveraging cutting-edge tools, data analytics, and intelligence networks for a robust and effective human and technical intelligence gathering process to enhance Police capacity; and strengthened inter-agency collaboration, ‘’ the statement said.

‘’Similarly, the new policing vision focuses on enhancing the Police training curriculum with special focus on attitudinal and behavioral changes;  improved welfare and resuscitating the Police Officer Support Unit (POSU) of the Police Medical Services to serve as confidential support and counseling facility for all police officers; implementing a new Recognition and Reward system to better motivate and encourage our dedicated personnel; and community policing, through a more vibrant engagement of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), and the establishment of a Citizens Engagement Focus Group.’’

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