Title: Recruitment of the Comorian police: towards a professionalization of the body to restore confidence
Introduction :
Wednesday, August 16 marks the start of the recruitment competition for new Comorian police officers. This initiative, initiated by the General Directorate of Police and National Security, aims to fill the gaps in terms of profiles and skills within the police force. Faced with security challenges and the need to restore the reputation of the police, the issue of this recruitment is crucial. This article aims to return to the reasons that motivated this professionalization process and its implications for Comorian society.
A police force with heterogeneous profiles and skills:
According to the former director general of the national police of Comoros, the current situation of the police is marked by disparate profiles and skills among officers. The consequences of this diversity can be harmful in terms of the coherence of missions and the overall effectiveness of the police. In addition, he underlined the failure to respect the recruitment criteria defined by law for almost 20 years.
Criticisms from civil society:
Comorian civil society deplores the behavior of some police officers, particularly in terms of traffic control. Some agents do not master road safety rules, thus creating real problems on the roads. In addition, certain collusions between police officers and motorists favor the practice of privileges, thus compromising road safety.
The need to professionalize the police force:
Faced with these findings, the Comorian police intends to have a police force equipped with competent executives, capable of responding effectively to the country’s security challenges and restoring the confidence of citizens. This recruitment therefore aims to fill the gaps in terms of qualifications and to strengthen the skills of the agents. By emphasizing rigorous selection and the professionalization of recruits, the Comorian police hope to improve the image and effectiveness of their law enforcement agencies.
Conclusion :
The recruitment of new Comorian police officers is an important step in the professionalization of the police force. By aiming to fill the gaps in terms of profiles and skills, this initiative aims to strengthen the efficiency of agents and restore the confidence of Comorian society. This is an essential step in responding to the country’s security challenges and guaranteeing the safety of citizens. It only remains to hope that this recruitment process results in the constitution of a competent, honest and responsible police force