Ethiopia’s Federal Police Commissioner briefs defense ministers on security sector reform

Addis Ababa, October 17, 2024 (FBC) – Participants of the first African Defense Ministers conference visited the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission today.

Earlier, they toured the Information Network Security Agency (INSA) and the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute.

During their visit to the Commissioner General of Ethiopian Federal Police Commission, Demelash Gebremichael emphasized that these engagements foster learning and collaboration between the police and military communities, supporting our shared goal of maintaining peace and security across Africa.

Ethiopia’s security sector has undergone a significant reform process over the past six years, he mentioned.

The Ethiopian Federal Police has implemented various reform initiatives to fulfill its constitutional obligations to the people of Ethiopia.

In developing these reforms, he said “we have studied the approaches and experiences of other countries, adopting a holistic strategy that has proven successful elsewhere.”

The Federal Police aims to establish an institution that delivers exceptional policing services, not just in Africa but globally.

As part of this effort, we have developed a ten-year strategic plan with the vision of becoming one of the top five police institutions in Africa by 2027, the Commissioner General explained.

“Out reform efforts encompass various aspects of the police system, including structure, budget, policies, strategies, infrastructure, and human resources.”

“Ethiopia is committed to modernizing its practices through innovative technologies such as command and control centers, digital communication tools, and advanced investigative devices,” ENA quoted the commissioner as saying.

“In our efforts to digitize traditional policing, we have developed the Global Citizen Engagement System, an application designed to enhance community interaction with the Ethiopian police,” he stated.