The Zimbabwe Republic Police has taken note of the public’s concerns regarding the sighting and manning of police roadblocks in the country. The Zimbabwe Republic Police Command reiterates that all police roadblock schedules are submitted by Station, District and Provincial Police Commanders to the Police General Headquarters’ Operations Department, for guidance and clearance. The policy of the Zimbabwe Republic Police is that no roadblocks are manned within a 30-to-50-kilometre radius of each policing area, whether in urban or rural setup. The police officers conducting roadblock duties are supervised by Station, District and Provincial Commanders to prevent cases of indiscipline or corruption and ensure quality service to the public.
However, the public should take note that police roadblocks are heightened or increased during public order situations, national events, or special operations such as reacting to an immediate incident or scene involving moving criminals or stolen property. Soon after, the situation has to revert back to the ideal scenario.
In this regard, members of the public are encouraged to engage the Commissioner-General of Police or the respective Provincial Command if there are concerns about unusual roadblock deployments in certain areas.
Disciplinary action will be taken against any police officer who conducts roadblock duties in a manner which is not in conformity with police set standards.
The public is free to raise concerns or lodge complaints through the National Complaints Desk on 0242 703631 or via WhatsApp on 0712800197.
(NYATHI. P) Commissioner
Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)
to the Commissioner-General