Dr. Barbara Alungat, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) and Assistant Commandant of the Police Senior Command and Staff College Bwebajja, has warned probationary police constables against sexual behaviors during the recruitment process into the Uganda Police Force (UPF).
The UPF aims to bolster its workforce by recruiting 2500 probationary constables nationwide, targeting individuals aged 18 to 23. The recruitment drive commenced in the Savannah region, covering districts such as Luwero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola. The process kicked off in Luwero District on a recent Saturday.
Prospective recruits underwent rigorous medical, physical, and aptitude examinations. ACP Alungat, addressing the gathered recruits, outlined the recruitment targets per district, aiming for 20 recruits in Nakasongola, 12 in Luwero, and 8 in Nakaseke.
The urgent need for recruitment arises from a shortfall of approximately 2800 officers due to desertions within the force. According to the UPF website, Uganda currently has 37,400 police officers tasked with serving a population of 34.6 million based on the 2014 Census data.
In a stern message to potential recruits, ACP Alungat cautioned against engaging in risky behaviors, particularly casual sex, as a form of celebration upon recruitment. She emphasized the serious risks involved, including the threat of acquiring Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the potential for unplanned pregnancies that could disrupt their training progress.
Following the recruitment exercise in Nakasongola, 18 individuals were successfully recruited, while two candidates did not proceed.
The UPF continues its recruitment efforts with a focus on maintaining discipline and integrity among its new recruits, emphasizing the importance of responsible behavior both during and after the recruitment process.
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