APD Presents to WCP

Tuesday morning was the opportunity for the Abbotsford delegation to present to more than 60 representatives of both the Windhoek and Namibian Police organizations. Mr.Price provided an overview of Canadian policing and concluded with pertinent information on the role of Police Board. Deputy Chief Constable Lucy continued with an overview of the Abbotsford police with special emphasis on Community Policing, Recruitment, Selection, and Training. The presentations were very well received as the Abbotsford Team's time was completely exhausted by the plethora of questions emanating from the Namibian Police. The actual fact was that because of the many questions on Canadian Policing that Chief Kanime had to rearrange Wednesday's schedule to again have his officers present for more information and discussion.

The afternoon included a tour of the security measures in effect at City Hall followed by a visit to the WCP Dismark dispatch center located in the city's central business district. There, the delegation was met by Superintendent Kellerman who described the measures they employ when confronted with incidents of vehicle thefts and/or thefts from vehicles. In many cases these incidents conclude with the application of deadly force. Perhaps not surprisingly crime incidents of these type tend to be infrequent!

Chief Kanime and his staff continue to be excellent hosts. The Canadian contingent enjoys the Chief's selection of music on his vehicle cd - Jim Reeves and Johnny Cash!!