Private security guards urged to uphold professionalism and integrity

By The Inspirer.

Private security personnel operating in Rwanda’s Southern Province have been urged to uphold integrity, discipline and professionalism to protect the public and maintain clients’ trust.

The call was made by Rwanda National Police officials during a training session for employees of private security companies, which focused on professional conduct, crime prevention and fire safety.

CIP Hassan Kamanzi, the Police spokesperson in the Southern Province, urged security guards to respect the law and avoid misconduct that could compromise public safety.

“Employees of private security companies should demonstrate integrity, comply with the law and avoid behaviour that could undermine public safety,” he said.

SP A. Habimana, the Police commander in Huye District, encouraged participants to apply the knowledge acquired during the training to improve their performance.

He emphasised the importance of cooperation between security personnel and local communities, timely reporting of information and active participation in preventing crime and other security threats.

The training also covered fire prevention and emergency response.

CIP A. Murwanashyaka, an officer in the Rwanda National Police department responsible for fire prevention, firefighting and rescue operations, explained the different types of fires, their causes, potential consequences and ways to prevent them.

He stressed that understanding the causes of fires and how to prevent them is essential for protecting lives and property, adding that security personnel should know how to respond when a fire breaks out.

Participants said the training had improved their understanding of their responsibilities and would help them perform their duties more effectively.

UWINGABIYE Alexis, an employee of ISCO Security, said the sessions had strengthened his understanding of the professional conduct expected of security personnel.

“The training has equipped us with knowledge about proper conduct at work, and we will apply what we have learned to improve how we fulfil our responsibilities,” he said.

NIYOMUGABO Moise, who works for RGL Security, said he had gained skills in identifying potential hazards, preventing risks and reporting security concerns promptly.

CLAUDETTE UWIZEYIMANA of Royal Security said the fire safety training would help security personnel better protect people and their property by identifying fire hazards and responding appropriately to emergencies.

The training forms part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of private security personnel, improve service delivery and enhance the protection of people and property.