Directorate of Gender in the Administration Police Service (APS) is established to institutionalize gender equality and promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment within the police service. This directorate plays a critical role in addressing gender-related issues affecting both police officers and the communities they serve.

Functions and Mandates of the Directorate

• Promote gender and welfare issues in the Administration Police Service.
•  Facilitate and support the implementation of the Administration Police Service policies, strategies, and procedures through advisory and training.
•  Ensure constitutional requirement of ensuring inclusivity and respect for diversity in all its spheres.
•  Support and promote the enhancement of welfare matters in the service.

 

Strategic Objectives of the Directorate

•  To promote gender equity and responsive policing.
•  To enhance community partnerships in promoting gender and welfare issues.
•  Enhance international practices that relate to gender issues.
•  Promote and support welfare issues in the service through advisories and training.
•  Develop and cascade gender mainstreaming and welfare policies.
•  Provide technical advice to the DIG on gender mainstreaming and affirmative action in the service.