Otjozondjupa Police Commander Philip Hidengwa called on security companies to work hand in hand with the police.
Commissioner Hidengwa made an appeal during a meeting with the heads of security companies at Otjiwarongo.
There are about 25 security companies registered in Otjiwarongo.
The Namibian Police Force in the Kunene Region held a handover ceremony recently to symbolise the transition of regional command following the retirement of its long-serving regional commander, James Nderura.
Police in the Ohangwena Region have identified the remains of a man found at Oshalumbu village in the Okongo constituency as 36-year-old Nghitewa Nghiyalasha from Onamudidi village.
20 police officers from various stations across the Otjozondjupa Region were promoted for their commitment and hard work in the administration of law and order.
One officer was elevated to the senior inspector level, while three others were promoted to the inspector rank.
Police in the Zambezi Region are investigating a murder linked to domestic violence in Mwemba village, Mafuta area.
Police in the Otjozondjupa Region are cautioning the public to remain vigilant against scammers who are currently targeting farmers, business people, and community members in Grootfontein.
In an effort to strengthen community relations and address ongoing safety and crime challenges, the Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, launched Operation Katjavivi.
Former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala told the Windhoek High Court that the Namibian Police continues to disregard existing court orders by transporting inmates in overloaded vehicles without safety provisions.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, said a Quantum bus was available for the Namibia Correctional Service officials who died in the Mariental accident on Saturday.
She said it remains unclear why the officers were transported in a vehicle reserved for inmates.
Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the police chief, has released the names of the officers killed in the Mariental car crash on Saturday.
Shikongo said two sisters were among those who died.
The deceased are:
1. Senior Chief Correctional Officer David Mawis Musambani (Male)
