Opening Tuesday at the Owendo National Police Academy (southern suburb of Libreville), of a capacity building course for experts, representatives of the Central African investigative police, in the identification of victims of disasters and acts of terrorism. The opening ceremony of the said training was under the auspices of the Permanent Secretary of the Committee of Central African Police Chiefs, Colonel Esaïe Ovono Mezui.
For four (4) days, the trainee police officers will therefore update their knowledge and operational techniques, in order to update their skills in investigations and identification of victims of disasters and terrorist attacks in their respective countries.
“Do not be scattered in your minds for you have already chosen your path. Your performance will depend on the lessons you receive during this training, in order to perfect your career”addressed the trainee police officers to Lieutenant-Colonel Andjoua, Director of the Owendo National Police Academy, in Gabon.
This training should, at the same time, enable the different countries of the Central African sub-region to harmonize their strategies and strengthen synergies with a view to effectively fighting crime, with the aim of ensuring optimal management of certain major natural phenomena.
“The reflection carried out by these senior police authorities in our sub-region, during the present work, must notably highlight, among other things, the problem of identifying the human remains of victims of disasters and the preservation of post-crime scenes. -attack »declared Colonel Essaie Ovono Mezui, Permanent Secretary of the Central African Police Chiefs Committee.
For the Chief of Staff of the investigative police in Gabon, Emmanuel Constant Boubata, the whole point of the Libreville meeting lies in “the coordination of the processes of good governance of disasters which proves essential due to the nature of these events, which have the particularity of always involving several countries, the victims generally being of various nationalities”he explained.
Alph’-Willem Eslie and Frida Dodo
2024-12-04 15:08:00
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What specific challenges does the Central African region face that necessitate this disaster victim identification training?
## Interview: Central African Police Train in Disaster Victim Identification
**(Host):** Joining us today is Colonel Esaïe Ovono Mezui, Permanent Secretary of the Committee of Central African Police Chiefs, who was present at the opening of a crucial training programme this week. Colonel Mezui, thank you for joining us.
**(Colonel Mezui):** It’s my pleasure.
**(Host):** This training, focusing on disaster victim identification, is essential work. Can you tell us more about its significance, especially in the context of the Central African region?
**(Colonel Mezui):** Absolutely. Our region is prone to both natural disasters and, sadly, acts of terrorism. These events can result in mass fatalities, requiring specialized expertise to identify victims. This training equips our police officers with the knowledge and techniques they need to carry out this sensitive task humanely and effectively.
**(Host):** The training emphasizes updating existing skills and harmonizing strategies. Can you elaborate on what that involves?
**(Colonel Mezui):** It’s important for our officers across the region to be on the same page, using common protocols and best practices. The training covers everything from forensic techniques to logistical coordination during large-scale incidents. By working together and sharing knowledge, we can improve our response to these crises and ultimately provide better support to families affected by tragedy. [1]
**(Host):** This training seems to be a crucial step towards building regional resilience. What are the long-term goals you hope to achieve through this initiative?
**(Colonel Mezui):** Our ultimate goal is to ensure we are as prepared as possible when disaster strikes. We aim to minimize the suffering of families who lose loved ones in these tragedies. This training is not just about technical skills, it’s also about fostering collaboration and a sense of regional solidarity in the face of adversity.
**(Host):** Thank you, Colonel Mezui, for shedding light on this invaluable initiative.
**(Colonel Mezui):** My pleasure.
