21/10/2026
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Commissioner of Police, Commissioner Dinah Marathe, has challenged the Botswana Police Service (BPS) Senior Management Team to prioritise measurable results in crime reduction, public safety and service delivery rather than merely reporting operational activities.
Addressing the BPS Senior Management Team Retreat at the Botswana Police College in Otse today (21/10/2026), Commissioner Marathe emphasised that policing success should be measured by its impact on the lives of Batswana, particularly in creating safer communities, protecting vulnerable people and improving service delivery.
Commissioner Marathe said the 3-day Retreat comes at a critical time as the BPS implements its fifth Corporate Development Strategy (CDS V) 2026โ2030, aligned with national priorities and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP).
She urged senior officers to translate strategic objectives into practical results through decisive leadership, institutional collaboration and shared accountability.
โWhat matters now is how we bring that ambition to life,โ she said, referring to the BPSโ vision to become a modern and proactive law enforcement agency of repute.
Addressing emerging security challenges, the Commissioner highlighted threats associated with artificial intelligence, evolving criminal behaviour and climate-related risks. She called for enhanced investigative capabilities, technological readiness, ethical safeguards and responsible public communication.
She further emphasised the need for closer collaboration across police establishments, improved employee welfare and leadership development, particularly in addressing challenges affecting younger officers.
Challenging senior management to confront institutional inefficiencies and embrace change, Commissioner Marathe stressed the importance of leading by example.
โWe cannot expect transformation throughout the BPS if we, as its senior leaders, are unwilling to transform how we lead. The change must begin with us,โ she said.
For his part, the Director General of Public Sector Reform, Mr Thabo Fanu Masalila, emphasised the importance of translating institutional reforms into tangible improvements in public safety and citizen satisfaction.
He stressed that meaningful reform should be reflected in improved police response times, fair treatment and increased public confidence.
โThe figures will show whether performance is improving. The experience of citizens will show whether transformation is real,โ he stated.
The Retreat is held under the theme โLeading a Modern Police Service: Alignment and Accountability.โ
