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'I Am Part of the Solution' unveiled amidst escalating GBV

Marathe
Marathe

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has resolved to intensify its fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and child-related offences through a new community-driven initiative dubbed 'I Am Part of the Solution'.

The resolution was adopted at the recently concluded Senior Officers’ Annual Conference, which was held at Otse Police College, where police commanders spent three days reviewing strategies to respond to emerging crime trends and evolving public safety challenges.

Speaking at the conference, Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe said that although Botswana remains one of the more peaceful nations globally, the nature of crime is becoming increasingly complex and concerning. She noted that whilst statistics reflect a decline in violent and serious crimes, the brutality associated with such offences continues to escalate.

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