Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Getting Down to Business in Windhoek


On Monday morning, following a weekend to recover from travel and meet informally with Chief Kanime and Assistant Superintendent Wycliff Shililifa it was time to commence the formal programme. This began with a visit to the office of the Windhoek CEO, Niilo Taapopi (City Manager), who officially welcomed D/C/Cst. Lucy, Mr. Price, and Mr. Gannon to the city.

The group then accompanied Chief Kanime to the Fire Department to participate in the inspection of a parade of new members of three of the units within the Windhoek Emergency Services: Crime Prevention (Patrol Officers), Traffic, and Emergency Services (Fire). Chief Kanime provided welcoming remarks and D/C/Cst. Lucy addressed the parade.

The balance of the morning was spent touring the fire facility, the Windhoek Police HQ, including their dispatch system.

Chief Kanime used the afternoon to provide a full overview of the Windhoek Police organizational structure and departmental functions.

4 comments:

Gene Creelman said...

Rick, thanks for the update. Hope to read more soon. Is it what you expected or did my descriptions to you fall short of what you are experiencing?

I was in Abby on Sunday for a few hours and had to call on 2 of Abby's finest for help with our rental property. They were of great assistance.

I hope you are enjoying it so far!

Cheers
Kofi Mensah Gene

Melissa Lucy said...
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Melissa Lucy said...

Hi Dad
I'm glad you're having fun. I miss you a lot! I decided to quit the soccer team, and instead play with the senior basketball team in spring league. We had our first game on Monday (14th) and we won. Mom, Braden, Trevor and the dogs say hi and also miss you. Mom sent you an e-mail regarding a meeting when you come back. She sent it to the persons' e-mail you were using before, so make sure you check it. I am glad you are safe. I love you so much!!

Melissa xoxoxo

Debbie Hall said...

Hello Big Brother,
Glad to hear from you. Hope you enjoy your safari, take lots of pictures, especially of giraffes.
Cheers, Deb