The Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) celebrated its 18th anniversary, which included the renaming of the Peter Andries De Wet building, which houses the WCPS, in honour of Chief Abraham Kotokeni Kanime.

Established in 2004, the service has achieved several milestones, such as installing CCTV cameras, combating crime in communities, and introducing computer-based statistics systems.

Looking ahead, the City Police plans to implement new systems, including the installation of additional cameras in high-risk areas to monitor crime. 

These measures aim to ensure that motorists do not drive while using their phones, passengers and drivers wear seat belts, and unauthorised street vendors are monitored.

The City Police is also on a mission to establish preventive policing focusing on preventing crime before it occurs.

At the same event, former Chief Abraham Kanime was celebrated for his remarkable contribution to shaping the security landscape and providing unwavering service to the residents of Windhoek and the City Police.

Appointed as the first Chief of the Windhoek Municipality’s Police Division in 2004, Chief Kanime was described as a devoted leader who laid a solid foundation for the service during his tenure, which lasted until May 2023.

Kanime has been a member of the Namibian Police Force since 1995, and in 2004, he helped found the Windhoek City Police.

Accepting the renaming of the building in his honour, Chief Abraham Kanime emphasised that this achievement was not his alone but the result of collective efforts to establish a strong, effective crime-fighting service.

The Mayor of Windhoek, Queen Kamati, commended the WCPS for combating crimes and ensuring safety for all residents.