Cops urged to uphold principles

Crime Reporter
The Government has warned police officers against disrespecting citizens under the guise of collecting fines following the re-introduction of the Police Retention Fund.
The fund was created to allow Government departments to retain part of their revenue to fund critical operations.
Speaking during the 2025 Senior Officers Conference in Harare on Monday, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe said some motorists have raised complaints over fines collected by police officers.
“I understand that the Police Retention Fund is now up and running. However, this does not mean our officers must disrespect citizens and motorists under the guise of collecting fines for this fund,” he said.
“As commanders, you must always ensure that the organisational values and principles are always upheld by officers on the ground.
“When motorists raise complaints against police enforcements, this undoes all efforts aimed at building the image of the organisation, and by extension that of the Ministry and Government.
“You must be leaders who are driven by the desire to motivate the ground forces while at the same time pushing for the attainment of the organisation’s vision of a safe and secure Zimbabwe for all.”
Minister Kazembe said supervision mechanisms must be enhanced at of police stations and units.