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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support this Motion. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, from the outset, I would like to say that I would expect a smooth transition when the new team gets into office. This is because some of the officers who are there may have a lot of information, which will be very vital, more so when we are headed to the elections. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, while pleading with the in-coming officials to handle the transitional matters very carefully, it is also important for me to send this message very strongly; that the police force requires modernization of equipment. There is no reason why this new team should not target that area. An example is the fingerprints section. Why should we wait for a certificate of good conduct to be processed for a week or two, and yet one is required to attend an interview? We need modernization. Why should the various police divisions have no fuel for the vehicles to be used in patrolling the areas? We need this team to get in and ensure that all items meant for specific purposes like housing are clear. We do not want to mix up and deny funds specifically meant for support of various police departments. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also want to make it very clear that any police officer can serve in any department of police force within this country. Currently, we find some officers working in specific departments within police force for a long time. Let them be circulated in every other section of the force so that they can give each other some complimentary support and ensure that---"
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