As one way to reduce the increase in robberies and breakings in the district, Mangochi Police conducted a meeting with the watchmen within the township.
The meeting took place on the morning of May 11, 2021 at the parent station where 65 watchmen from various security companies, NGO’s, banks, govt offices and individual shops attended.
The team which was led by the officer ln-charge Francis Chisoti Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police pitched into issues of prevention measures, communication skills, tools and equipments in security with an aim of shaping them into vigilant and effective security personel.
Among others, the watchmen have been encouraged to report matters in time, not to conceal information to the Police, not to leave their posts unattended, patrolling around their premises, eating food or drinks brought by strangers and avoid sleeping on duty.
“Security is paramount and everyone needs a secure environment in order to develop and according to our data, from January this year up to date we have registered fifteen cases of robberies and breakings. Two watchmen were wounded in the process. As a watchman your first priority is to protect your own life, l urge you to be always vigilant and stop the tendency of guarding several shops at once because you are putting your own life at risk. In addition, you should always make sure to rest after knocking off In order to prepare yourself for the next session of duty ” said Chisoti.
Speaking on the same meeting, the Station Operations Officer Superintendent Mphatso Njolomole reminded the security guards to strategically positioning themselves, checking properly around the premises during taking and handing overs. He also encouraged them the need for having phone numbers of Police formations and several Police Officers to call in case of emergencies.
Representing watchmen on the meeting, John Kasiya from Escom department applauded the Police for the initiative however he outlined that low wages, late payments, lack of equipments, overworking and no contract agreements are some of the challenges the security guards are facing.
The station has also scheduled a similar meeting to be held soon with their employers inorder to impart them with the knowledge to ensure a balanced and continued flow of security management skills between the two parties.
Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
Deputy PRO- Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
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