The Effects of Investigators' Resignations on Officers Performance at Wanaheda Police Station

Kennedy Kaumba Mabuku; Epifania Ndaliloshiwa Nandjebo

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.8048

The Effects of Investigators' Resignations on Officers Performance at Wanaheda Police Station

Author(s)	Kennedy Kaumba Mabuku, Epifania Ndaliloshiwa Nandjebo
Country	Namibia
Abstract	Resignations among seasoned investigators continue to impede service delivery worldwide, with Africa experiencing challenges due to constant recruitment and the lure of better remuneration in the private sector (Kamau & Omondi, 2020; Mukwevho & Bussin, 2021). This issue is not exclusive to the Namibian Police Force, which struggles to compete with well-paying organisations, such as commercial banks and government agencies (Namweya, 2017). Wanaheda Police Station, classified as an 'A' class station, boasts significant human resources and jurisdiction. However, it operates with a shortfall of investigators, with only 26 of the required 57 investigators available (Namibian Police Force, 2021). This shortage is attributed to a lack of motivation and recognition, leading officers to seek transfers or resignations (Namibian Police Force, 2021). Despite public expectations for effective investigations, there's a considerable backlog of unresolved cases due to slow investigations (Namibian Police Force, 2021). During the 2020/2021 financial year, Wanaheda Police Station registered 12,624 cases, but only 425 underwent complete police investigation, leaving 96.6% pending due to ongoing investigations, among other reasons. This statistic highlights systemic issues in the crime investigation process, which links investigation delays to prolonged court proceedings. The primary reason for this slow investigative process in the Namibian Police Force and Wanaheda Police Station is the strained human resources of investigators (Namweya, 2017). Thus, there is a pressing need to investigate the impact of the departure of approximately 18 investigators from 2017 to 2021 on service delivery at the Wanaheda Police Station.
Keywords	Investigation, Investigators, Police, Retention, Leadership, Resignation And Service Delivery.
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 5, September-October 2023
Published On	2023-10-28
Cite This	The Effects of Investigators' Resignations on Officers Performance at Wanaheda Police Station - Kennedy Kaumba Mabuku, Epifania Ndaliloshiwa Nandjebo - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 5, September-October 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.8048
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.8048
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gs3hgd

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