ZRP clarifies on police roadblocks
Tatenda Matambo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police issued a press statement this week on the genaral public's concerns regarding the sighting and manning of roadblocks.
In a statement Commissioner Paul Nyati said the Zimbabwe Republic Police Command reiterates that all police roadblocks shedules are submitted by Station,District and Provincial Police Commanders to the Police General Headquarters Operations Department for guidance and clearance.
The policy of the Zimbabwe Republic Police is that no roadblocks are manned within a 30 to 50 kilometre radius of each policing area whether in ubarn or rural setup.The police officers coducting roadblock duties are supervised by the Station, District and Provincial commanders to prevent cases of indiscipline or corruption and ensure quality service to the public,''said Commissioner Nyati.
However the public should take note that police roadblocks are heightened during public order situations,national events or special operations such as reacting to an immediate incident or scene involving moving criminals or stolen property,soon after the situation has to revert back to the idea scenario,''he said.
In this regard members of the public are encouraged to engage the Commissoner General of Police or the repective Provincial Command if there are concerns about unsual roadblock deployements in certain areas. Disciplinary action will be taken against any officer who conducts roadblock duties in the manner which is not in cconformity with police standards.
