Friday morning included final presentations and discussion on policies and procedures, training, and the Police Board.
Following lunch, the delegation was driven to a main roadway in the city where Traffic and Crime Prevention (Patrol) officers conducted a 'roadblock'. This consisted of approximately 14 police vehicles and at least as many officers. The roadblock was conducted in a most professional manner, beginning with a 'briefing' done while the officers stood in a parade-like formation. The roadcheck included checking for drivers' licences, vehicle registrations and road worthiness, as well as occasional searches of the vehicles (permitted by law in Namibia).
Upon departing the roadblock, and only approximately half a kilometre away, the delegation came upon a serious traffic crash that had just occurred. It was learned later that although there were some serious injuries, there were no fatalities, or life-threatening issues, so it made for an excellent opportunity to observe the police and emergency services at work. An unusual feature of this crash was that it resulted in 21 injured people in just 2 vehicles! There were 2 or 3 in a pick-up, but a further 18 or 19 in a small passenger van. A local photographer for "The Namibian" newspaper was at the scene and also photographed the Canadian police representatives at the scene. A follow-up article about the programme will apparently appear on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Following lunch, the delegation was driven to a main roadway in the city where Traffic and Crime Prevention (Patrol) officers conducted a 'roadblock'. This consisted of approximately 14 police vehicles and at least as many officers. The roadblock was conducted in a most professional manner, beginning with a 'briefing' done while the officers stood in a parade-like formation. The roadcheck included checking for drivers' licences, vehicle registrations and road worthiness, as well as occasional searches of the vehicles (permitted by law in Namibia).
Upon departing the roadblock, and only approximately half a kilometre away, the delegation came upon a serious traffic crash that had just occurred. It was learned later that although there were some serious injuries, there were no fatalities, or life-threatening issues, so it made for an excellent opportunity to observe the police and emergency services at work. An unusual feature of this crash was that it resulted in 21 injured people in just 2 vehicles! There were 2 or 3 in a pick-up, but a further 18 or 19 in a small passenger van. A local photographer for "The Namibian" newspaper was at the scene and also photographed the Canadian police representatives at the scene. A follow-up article about the programme will apparently appear on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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