Police launch Criminal Intelligence Analytical Unit

By: Rudorf Iyambo

The police on Tuesday launched the Criminal Intelligence Analytical Unit in Windhoek.

This follows the completion of a training workshop held in February facilitated by the International Criminal Police Organisation’s (INTERPOL) Project ENACT which identified and prepared officers for the unit.

Project ENACT is the first of its kind to analyse the scale of organised crime across Africa.

Major General Anne-Marie Nainda said a total of 20 officers were trained, 6 of which will be deployed to the Criminal Intelligence Analytical Unit to provide the required service.

Nainda stated that the unit will provide valuable insights for strategic planning and policymaking, helping the police develop long term strategies for impactful policing.

“The Criminal Intelligence Analytical Unit is an embodiment of our dedication to innovative policing. Through this unit, we aim to foster proactive crime prevention, ensure strategic resource deployment, and enhance our capacity for informed decision-making,” said Nainda.

Ian Dupont, European Union Representative in Namibia said one of the most devastating effects of transnational organised crime is its ability to divert resources away from development, job creation and the improvement of government services.

He added that the harmful effects of organised crime are felt in every African sub-region, affecting all levels of society including Namibia.

“This is where the ENACT project comes in. It aims to support Namibia in addressing and providing viable data on the impact of Transnational Organised Crime (TOC), so that Namibia can address the associated threats effectively. The long-term development of analytical capabilities in Africa and Namibia lies at the core of Project ENACT,” said Dupont.