Over 100 community police volunteers from the Shiselweni 1 Inkhundla received training on Wednesday in Mantambe, through a joint effort between World Vision, the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS), and the local Inkhundla office.
The training was organised following community concerns over the rise in reported cases of child abductions and killings across the country. In response, the Mantambe Inkhundla approached REPS for assistance, who in turn partnered with World Vision to strengthen the initiative.
Held under World Vision’s Mantambe Area Programme, the workshop focused on improving safety skills and building stronger ties between residents and law enforcement. Officers led practical sessions aimed at improving how community police respond to threats, especially those involving children.
Local police said boosting public confidence in their work was central to curbing violent crimes. World Vision, a child protection organisation, echoed this, saying stronger cooperation between communities and law enforcement helps reduce fear and improve trust.
The training session also created space for dialogue between officers and community members, allowing myths and tensions to be addressed directly. Organisers said this approach encourages residents to report crime early and play a more active role in safeguarding vulnerable members of society.
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