The Windhoek City Police Service celebrated its 18th anniversary, which included the renaming of the Peter Andries De Wet building in honor of former City Police Chief Abraham Kanime.

Established in 2004, the Windhoek City Police Headquarters, now named Abraham Kotokeni Kanime, has achieved milestones such as the installation of CCTV cameras, combatting crime in communities, and introducing computer-based statistics systems.

Looking ahead, the Windhoek 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 unauthorized street vendors are monitored.

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 contribution in 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 is described as a devoted leader who laid a solid foundation for the crime-combating organisation 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 honor, Kanime emphasized that this achievement was not his alone but the result of collective efforts to establish a strong, effective crime-combating service.

Windhoek Mayor, Queen Kamati, commended the Windhoek City Police for combating crime and ensuring safety for all residents.