Samia urges stronger trust between Police Force, citizens
President Samia Suluhu Hassan speaking with Inspector General of Tanzania's Police Force, Camillus Wambura during the graduation ceremony for Police Officers and Assistant Inspectors at the Police Academy grounds in Kurasini, Dar es Salaam, May 28, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY
Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Police Force to strengthen community policing, stressing that national security and safety must be rooted in citizens through their active participation.
She said effective policing depends on building trust between the police and the public, adding that citizens should regard the force as a reliable institution for reporting crime and sharing security information.
