Zambia : Community Policing Key To Peaceful Elections – IG Musamba

Inspector General of Police GRAPHEL MUSAMBA has reaffirmed the Zambia Police Service’s commitment to strengthening community policing as a key strategy for promoting peaceful, credible and violence-free electoral processes.

Mr. MUSAMBA made the remarks during the official opening of the Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop for Community Safety Unit Liaison Officers on Community Policing and the Prevention of Electoral and Political Violence, held on August 6, 2026, at Bliss Hotel in Kabwe, Central Province.

In a speech read on his behalf by Deputy Inspector General of Police – Administration CHARITY MUNGANGA, Mr. MUSAMBA said the Zambia Police Service remains committed to equipping officers with the knowledge and skills required to effectively prevent, identify and respond to situations that may threaten public peace and security.

He said the initiative demonstrates the Service’s continued commitment to proactive policing and conflict prevention ahead of future electoral processes.

Mr. MUSAMBA noted that the workshop builds on lessons learnt from previous elections, where community policing played a significant role in strengthening cooperation between the police and communities, thereby contributing to the maintenance of peace and the prevention of electoral violence.

He said enhancing the capacity of Community Safety Unit Liaison Officers will further strengthen public confidence and improve collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

The Inspector General further observed that the country continues to face emerging challenges, including the growing use of social media, misinformation and disinformation, which have the potential to undermine peaceful electoral processes if left unchecked.

He emphasized that community policing remains a cornerstone of public safety and urged participants to apply the knowledge and practical skills acquired during the training to promote peace, dialogue and early conflict prevention in their respective areas of operation.

Meanwhile, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Electoral Advisor ROBERT GERENGE, represented by UNDP Project Manager TAKAWIRA MUSAVENGANA, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote peaceful, inclusive and credible elections.

Mr. MUSAVENGANA said preventing electoral and political violence requires sustained collaboration among law enforcement agencies, communities and development partners to safeguard democratic processes.

And Commissioner of Police in Charge of Community Services JOSEPH SHAMAMPOTA underscored the vital role played by Community Safety Unit Liaison Officers in fostering dialogue, strengthening community partnerships and facilitating early conflict prevention.

Mr. SHAMAMPOTA encouraged participants to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the workshop to enhance community engagement and reinforce trust between the Zambia Police Service and the public.

The workshop brought together Community Safety Unit Liaison Officers from across the country to strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in community policing and the prevention of electoral and political violence, reflecting the shared commitment of the Zambia Police Service and the United Nations Development Programme to strengthening community policing, promoting peaceful electoral processes and fostering collaboration among law enforcement agencies, communities and development partners.

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