942 Police Recruits Ordered To Report For Training

Uganda Police Force have ordered 942 police recruits to report for training at the Kabalye Police Training School - PTS in Masindi District before this week ends.

The 942 are part of the 5000 Probation Police Constables – PPCs and Learner Assistant Inspectors of Police –LAIPs supposed to have already reported for training that started last Saturday.

Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga told URN on Monday that only 3614 out of the 4500 shortlisted PPCs have reported for the training. It means 886 have not reported for the training. Similarly, 56 out of 500 LAIPs who were successfully selected have not reported to Kabalye Police Training School yet.
Enanga said 886 PPCs and 56 LAIPs totaling to 942 will be replaced with the standby candidates if this they fail to report by the end of this week.

During a two month recruitment exercise conducted countrywide, police collected names of 2000 standby candidates ready to replace those who will be dropped due to lapses in their academic papers, identification documents and health related matters.

At least 4500 PPCs and 500 LAIPs will undergo a 12-month intensive training before they are passed out and fully incorporated into Uganda Police Force.

Police recruited 5000 candidates to replace nearly 5000 Constables who have reportedly deserted the force since 2014.

PPCs must possess a Senior Four certificate, while LAIPs must be Diploma holders in science or related courses. LAIPs upon completing training will be deployed as forensic analysts, Information, Communication and Technology - ICT experts and Scene of Crime Officers - SOCCOs. 

Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola, at the weekend cautioned recruits against unprofessional conduct.

The IGP warned recruits that their journey to becoming part of the police begins with a course of 12 - months, before being confirmed at the rank of PPC or LAIP at PTS whose environment he described as stimulating and challenging.

“The successful candidates must note that they are joining a career that demands a high level of personal integrity and responsibility. You will need dedication, commitment and a willingness to train, for one to succeed in the structured training grounds,” said Ochola.

Ochola said a fine team of instructors is on-site to facilitate learners with scenario-based training programs, paramilitary, self-defence training drills and weapon ranges.