ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE ACADEMY

An associate college of the University of Zimbabwe

DEPARTMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE LEGAL STUDIES

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NAME : MUSHORIWA D.K
STUDENT NUMBER : 089066 K
PROGRAMME : DIPLOMA IN POLICE STUDIES
MODULE NAME : CONTEMPORARY POLICING
MODULE CODE : DPS 110
LECTURER : SERGEANT MUSIKAVANHU
DUE DATE : 16/11/2022

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION: Analyze the notion that multi agency policing is relevant in
addressing todays policing problems

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Maintaining public safety and successful policing depend on police agencies and the
communities they serve developing strong relationships based on mutual trust. In order to gather
information on crime in their communities and to collaborate with the police in coming up with
solutions to problems related to crime and disorder, police authorities rely on community
members' involvement. In a similar vein, a community's propensity to trust the police is based on
whether or not they are seen as acting in accordance with community values and with the rules of
procedural fairness and legitimacy. The legitimacy of the police has been called into doubt in
many communities in the aftermath of recent occurrences involving the use of force by the police
and other problems. Examples of multi-agency organizations that support law enforcement are
ZINARA and the ZIMRA, ZNA , to name a couple. Therefore, the purpose of this essay is to
discuss the significance of multi-agency policing in light of the current policing issues.

The goal of multi-agency partnership working is to avoid issues from forming that could have an
adverse effect on children's learning and achievement. Practitioners from many agencies
collaborate with one another, sharing goals, information, duties, and responsibilities. Multi-
agency refers, according to Merriam Webster (2014), to a problem-solving strategy involving
representation from numerous agencies, frequently including, but not limited to, parents,
educators, social workers, and health professionals. used when kids or families could require
more help or when kids might be regarded to be at danger of harm The Oxford Dictionary
defines policing as the actions taken by the police to uphold law and order.

First off, Zimbabwe's policing issues have been helped by multi-agency policing. In order to
keep the calm and disperse protests, Zimbabwe republic police collaborated with the
Zimbabwean national army. The army was stationed in the capital on Wednesday because police
were unable to control protesters who were alleging that Monday's historic election was being
rigged, according to the Newsday daily (03 august 2018). According to Kudzai Chatiza (2019),
the police and the army collaborated to restore peace and order, demonstrating the critical role
that multi-agency policing plays in restoring order and saving lives. In the case of Cyclone Idai,
the army provided helicopters to the police, allowing them to save lives by rescuing trapped
citizens.

Second, multi-agency policing has made it easier to solve issues with policing like saving lives.
Together, the organization and the health organization tackle policing issues. The primary goals
or concerns that the police and health sector are focusing on resolving include enabling the
police service, public health teams, and other partners to collaborate more effectively to support
families enrolled in the troubled families program, victims of domestic abuse, children covered
by Child Protection Plans, and the management of sexual and violent offenders as well as those
with complex dependencies like drug, alcohol, or mental health, to identify and explain in order
to improve local services, ensure staff have the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent crime,
identify risk factors earlier, protect the public, improve health and wellbeing, and secure public
trust, national bodies should identify and investigate opportunities where they can promote
guidance, the sharing of information, support education and training needs, and share learning.

Prior to opening a criminal investigation, a preliminary review of a potential criminal case is

done and the necessary approval is requested. When an investigation is launched, the case officer
obtains the information and proof required to prove the elements of criminal activity. The case
officer performs surveillance, interviews third-party witnesses, checks financial records, and
other pertinent information. Throughout the criminal investigative process, the case officer
collaborates closely with the National Prosecuting Authority and Zimbabwe Republic Police.
The case officer will work with the prosecutor to get ready for trial once they file the paperwork
for prosecution. The case officer may be called as a witness for the state to bolster the
prosecution's case during the trial.

Another organization that aids in tackling police issues in societies is the Zimbabwe prisons and
correctional services. This is so that they can successfully reintegrate into society and provide
incarceration and rehabilitation for offenders, as stated in the organization's slogan. We strongly
urge all Zimbabweans, both inside and outside of our national boundaries, to always keep in
mind that crime does not pay in order to contribute to a society free from crime through a
Reduced Global Crime Rate. Therefore, we implore all Zimbabweans to stop committing crimes.
By teaching the inmates various courses like bricklaying, the organization helps people leave
their criminal ways and teaches them to live a new way of life that is free from committing
crimes in a society.

Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe and Trocaire are working together to execute a community-
based campaign to stop all types of violence against women and girls by giving communities
more access to police services. Through lobbying and advocacy for a responsive police service
delivery on violence against women and girls, the project aims to foster an atmosphere that
promotes greater gender equality. The objective is to map the framework, structures, and services
that the police service duty bearer has access to in order to address violence against women and
girls. It also aims to raise awareness of the role, mandate, and structures for police services that
are essential in order to address violence against women and girls.

In addition, create spaces where women, girls, and other key players can interact with police
officers, exchange information, and work together to stop and address violence against women
and girls. The initiative will offer a variety of solutions to gender-based violence, including
increasing police response capabilities to violence against women and girls and putting pledges,
laws, and policies into practice to prevent and protect women and girls from abuse. These
measures include the enforcement of current GBV-related legislation and improved police ability
to prevent, investigate, prosecute, and punish associated offenses, to provide access to justice and
legal assistance, and to help and protect victims and witnesses.

Furthermore, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is yet another multi-agency law

enforcement entity that aids in resolving law enforcement issues. The law requires taxpayers to
fulfill their tax obligations. In the event that they don't, ZIMRA has the authority to handle the
issue through a variety of compliance improvement measures, including prosecution. The
Income-tax Act includes mechanisms for bringing legal action against taxpayers for a variety of
offenses in addition to penalties for various defaults. The Revenue Assurance Investigation
Division looks into possible tax and customs law infractions on a criminal level. The Authority
launches investigations when tax auditors in ZIMRA identify potential infractions involving tax
and/or customs issues from the data they have. Investigations that will be conducted will provide
information.

However, there are additional aspects that aid in handling policing issues without involving
several agencies. Teamwork and the Zimbabwe Republic Police's development of ideas and
activities to aid in crime prevention are two elements that can help handle policing issues. The
neighborhood watch program, the crime consultative committee (CCC), the home officers
program, and the junior call are just a few of the methods they have started. These police tactics
and efforts aid in the fight against local crimes including robbery, theft, and murder, to name just
a few. Commissioner Mpofu claims However, he claimed that ZRP has been successful in
maintaining peace and security because to programs like the Home Officers Scheme. These
police tactics and efforts aid in the fight against local crimes including robbery, theft, and
murder, to name just a few. Commissioner Mpofu claims However, he asserted that ZRP has
been successful in maintaining peace and security through to programs like the Junior Call
Programs, the Crime Consultative Committees (CCC), and the Home Officers Scheme. Thus,
this demonstrates that multi-agency policing is dealing with policing issues.

In conclusion, the aforementioned essay has demonstrated how multi-agency has been successful
in addressing policing issues in societies like Zimra and the health organization, to name a few.
However, other elements including police initiatives and methods, as well as teamwork, aid in
tackling policing issues to a lesser level.
REFERENCES

The constitution of Zimbabwe

Merriam webster dictionary

ZRP contemporary policing training manual

The Police Foundation 2016

Maintenance of peace and order act chapter 11;23