Uphold ethics, Kajoba cautions police recruits

NEWLY-RECRUITED police officers are expected to be non-partisan, serve the public with utmost integrity and respect for the rule of law and human rights,’’ Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba has said.

Mr Kajoba said the recruits were joining the Zambia Police Service (ZPS) at a time when the ‘new dawn’ government and the people of Zambia were re-emphasising on the significance of upholding ethics and professionalism amongst the police officers.

Mr Kajoba was speaking at Kamfinsa School of Public Order Maintenance in Kitwe during the Pass out Parade of 1228 recruits, out of which 666 were female trainees translating into 54 per cent while the difference of 562 are male trainees representing 46 per cent.

“In the past, most people had a perception that this profession was the preserve of men only, but this time, tables have turned. This is indeed unprecedented and only goes to show how serious matters of gender equality have been taken.

“As you pass out, I must state that wherever you will be deployed, you are expected to serve members of the public with utmost integrity and respect for the rule of law and human rights,’’ Mr Kajoba said.

Mr Kajoba urged the recruits to represent the Zambia Police Service well in the field through selfless service to the people of Zambia, especially that members of the public have very high expectatins from them.

“You are expected to always guard yourselves against unprofessional conduct both on and off duty. I encourage you to remain disciplined , non-partisan and desist from all acts of corruption and indeed other negative vices that are likely to bring the name of the service and the country at large into disrepute ,’’ he said.

He said the 1228 recruits graduating began their training some time in April 2021 and just like their colleagues who graduated from Lilayi Police College, they have undergone the requisite training of police officers.