Police target international policing standards

Police officers patrolling the streets
Police officers patrolling the streets

Botswana Police Service (BPS) shocked the nation by releasing an external vacancy advertisement calling for the post of police constables with entry minimum qualifications of masters’ degree.

The Police have since said they have not made a mistake. They said it is a statement of intent to elevate BPS.

For years the BPS has been hiring police constables with Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) qualification but this time around their advertisement is clear they want people across various education levels including degree, diploma, and certificate just to mention but a few.

Editor's Comment
We should care more for our infrastructure, road safety

These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...

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