Police Train Officers On Crime, Incident, Personnel Database Management In Abia As CP Cautions Against Extortion

Abia State police command has conducted a training for its select personnel from various divisions and formations in the Command as part of measures to empower them to deliver effective policing service to the people of the state.

This comes as the Commissioner of Police in charge of the command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemeile cautions officers against extortion and unprofessional conduct during the course of discharge of their duties.

The training which came to an end on Tuesday in Umuahia was on crime, incident and personnel database management system of the command, a follow up to an earlier two-day training held at officers mess Umuahia on 18th and 19th April, 2024.

The command in a statement said the aim is to train officers on the computerized system of reporting crime and incidents swiftly in addition to the manual method of record keeping..

According to the statement, the database is designed to help the command in decision making, analyzing the trends of criminal activities reported on the platform, searching and sorting of incidents among other features.

The command said, “The database will also contain the details of all personnel in the Command, making it easier to track records of its personnel.

“On 23rd April 2024, at about 1020hrs, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, held a meeting with strategic officers of the Command, including all Area Commanders, DPOs, and Tactical Team commanders, to introduce the online database and train officers on its use.

“The CP emphasized the need for professionalism among officers and encouraged them to make use of this initiative to effectively combat crime in the State.

“Additionally, the CP warned officers against engaging in extortion, molestation and other unprofessional conducts/behaviours that may result in judgment debts against the Force and garnishee orders. He stated that any officer found wanting will face appropriate disciplinary action.

“The Abia State Police Command’s ICT training is a step in the right direction towards delivering more efficient and effective policing services to the public and enhance safety and security across Abia State.“