Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force has taken a significant step towards modernizing its operations with a five-day training workshop on Applied Research Skills and Capacity Building for Evidence-Based Policing.
The workshop, held at the Centre for Basic Research headquarters in Kololo, Kampala, aimed to equip officers with practical research skills to inform decision-making and boost service delivery.
The training, themed “Research as a Leadership and Decision-Making Tool,” brought together officers from the Directorate of Research, Planning and Development.
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mr. James Ocaya, emphasized the importance of research in policing during the closing ceremony.
“Whatever we do should be grounded in research,” he said, commending the Centre for Basic Research for empowering officers with valuable skills.
Ocaya urged participants to apply their newfound knowledge to strengthen police operations, planning, and effectiveness.
Throughout the training, officers engaged in a range of key modules, including research as a leadership and command function, evidence-based policing, policy engagement, and institutionalisation of research within policing systems.
The training marks a key step towards evidence-based policing in Uganda, promising improved decision-making and service delivery.
