Commissioner Tesfaye Debiso | Sidama Police

Commissioner Tesfaye Debiso

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Commander-in-Chief, Sidama Region Police Headquarters

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📢 MESSAGE

The police protect individuals and public institutions such as the country, government, and offices from harm; when harm occurs, they investigate to identify the perpetrator and gather evidence of the act, or conduct criminal investigations. As an institution, the police have two primary missions: preventing crime before it occurs and conducting investigations after it has occurred.

Since police officers are exposed to potential human rights violations through various actions taken during their routine duties, members of the police force must pass multiple recruitment criteria before entering service. Police recruitment standards are therefore a fundamental consideration.

In our country as well, according to the FDRE Federal Police Establishment Proclamation, anyone wishing to become a police officer must: be an Ethiopian citizen; be loyal and obedient to the federal and regional constitutions; believe in the equality of nations, nationalities, peoples, and religions; possess good moral character; be between 18 and 25 years of age; not be a member of any political organization; have adequate physical fitness and complete health for police work; have no criminal record; and pass the required entrance examinations.

It is understood that regular and adequate training on human rights during both crime prevention and investigation would help prevent violations. Like other professions, police have their own code of ethics. Many countries have institutions both within and outside the police force that monitor the proper implementation of ethical codes, as well as established systems to oversee, evaluate, and provide direction.

Just as a doctor, lawyer, judge, or other professional must be held accountable for unethical conduct, the police should also be subject to criminal, disciplinary, and civil liability. Information indicates that this approach is developing and improving.

One of the fundamental objectives of our region's people—building a shared economic and political community based on the rule of law—can only be achieved when the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals and groups are ensured. The Police Commission, working with the public to uphold the rule of law, must engage in preventive work through study, research, analysis, and public consultation to neutralize potential crimes before they occur.

Furthermore, when crimes are committed, the Commission must investigate the criminal act, gather evidence, collaborate with prosecution bodies to ensure legal action against perpetrators, and follow cases through to verdict.

The change brought about by the people's struggle and pressure—which transitions our country toward a democratic system, lays the foundation for lasting peace and prosperity in our region, ensures respect for citizens' fundamental human rights—must be served faithfully by addressing complaints raised against the Commission and implementing continuous systemic and organizational improvements.

Recently, our regional government has taken necessary measures to enhance police service accessibility and quality, working to build a modern police organization. Accordingly, the key role of the police is to prevent criminal activity within society.

The most important aspect of police ethics is embodying "good and honest conduct." Therefore, I would like to state that our regional police, committed to protecting the peace and security of our region's people, has recently been examining its internal capacity to implement reforms and working intensively to digitize service delivery. Thank you.

Commissioner Tesfaye Debiso | Commander-in-Chief

 

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