50 Police Officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), yesterday completed a three-month investigation skills course aimed at improving the force’s investigation techniques.
According to a police statement, the training held in Bugesera District was funded by the Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC). Officers covered topics such as laws that govern arrests and sentences, corruption and Gender Based Violence (GBV).
They also acquired practical skills on how to secure crime scenes as a way of protecting evidences, which aid in the investigation process.
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Emmanuel K. Gasana, noted that training police officers in investigation skills is the force’s priority.
Police investigation courses have been going on for the past years, and Gasana explained that the force will continue conducting similar exercises to further enhance its investigation techniques.
IGP Gasana also said, “Skills shall facilitate in the fight against both internal and trans-national cross boarder crimes.”
Representing trainees, Assistant Inspector of Police (AIP) Solange Bihoyiki, said that the skills they acquired from the training will help them perform their job in a more professional manner.
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