Kawale Police Station Officer in Charge, Mr Marco Mvukuta Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), has urged police officers under his command to uphold discipline, professionalism, integrity and teamwork in the execution of their duties.
Mvukuta made the call during a meeting held at Kawale Police Station on October 21, 2026 to address officers on various issues concerning their conduct and service delivery.
In his address, Mvukuta introduced the new Station Prosecution Officer (SPO) Assistant Superintendent Funny Chambaya before extending his gratitude’s to officers who were performing exceptional well in their duties. He encouraged officers to recognise good performance and speak up when service delivery fell below the expected standards.
The Officer in Charge urged officers to work together in combating crime, particularly robbery and theft. He also emphasised the importance of wearing uniforms correctly according to standards as stipulated in the uniform policy.
On discipline, Mvukuta cautioned officers against disregarding duty rosters, reporting late for work and being absent without proper reason.
He further advised officers to avoid consuming alcohol whilst on duty citing that such behavior derails performance
Addressing workplace relations, Mvukuta warned against gossip and spreading false information, describing the officers at Kawale Police Station as one family with a common goal. He encouraged them to love, respect and support one another.
On corruption, the officer in charge warned officers particularly investigators to desist from the tendancy of demanding money from suspected individuals who are in custody in exchange for police bail.
He reminded officers that police bail is free
He emphasised that officers must handle cases honestly and professionally, ensuring that individuals who qualify for release by police investigators be treated according to the law, while those that needs court bail are promptly taken to court for proper bail determination.
Regarding file management, Mvukuta directed officers to ensure that case files were checked by their Heads of Department, deputies or senior officers to confirm that the information recorded was accurate and complete before the files were finalised. He noted that proper file management would help prevent errors while upholding the 48-hour-rule.
The officer in charge also addressed officers’ welfare, particularly their participation in colleagues’ weddings and engagement ceremonies. He encouraged officers to support one another during such occasions.
Meanwhile, Superintendent Beatrice Mnema emphasised the importance of working professionally and respecting one another, regardless of rank or position.
She encouraged officers to maintain professional standards and promote mutual respect in the workplace.
Wezzie Yotamu
Assistant PRO – Kawale Police Station