Speaking at the piping ceremony of newly promoted police air wing personnel in Jinja city on Wednesday, Omoding highlighted the need for officers to progress in their ranks and avoid stagnation, even as they gain experience and seniority in their respective roles.
The police leadership
has taken the decision to promote officers annually to facilitate their career
growth, the Deputy Director of Operations of the Uganda Police Force (UPF),
Wilson Omoding has revealed.
Speaking at the piping ceremony of newly promoted
police air wing personnel in Jinja city on Wednesday, Omoding highlighted the
need for officers to progress in their ranks and avoid stagnation, even as they
gain experience and seniority in their respective roles.
Omoding encouraged unit supervisors responsible
for appraising officers to provide transparent feedback, informing them about
areas that require improvement. This approach will help officers make necessary
adjustments and increase their chances of elevation during subsequent promotion
cycles.
He stressed the importance of discipline, hard
work, and commitment among officers, regardless of their ranks.
Omoding
emphasized that these qualities are vital for effectively handling specialized
tasks that often accompany career promotions. He highlighted teamwork as a critical aspect
of police operations. He urged officers to work collaboratively to maintain the
force's ideology and play a key role in ensuring security and safety within
communities across the country.
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Praising the police air wing personnel for
their effective role in mapping out dangerous spots during anti-stock theft
unit operations in the Karamoja region, Omoding acknowledged the force
multiplier effect they bring to ground forces.
Col. Patrick Mutome,
the Air Wing Commandant, expressed gratitude for the promotions, which have
boosted the morale of officers who had been without promotions for eight years.
He revealed that the
air wing is currently engaged in rescue operations and VIP transportation
services. Additionally, he revealed that the Jinja base is undergoing final
construction and installation of specialized machinery, with plans for
commissioning later in the year.
