Leveraging Technology to Enhance Effective Electronic Policing in Developing Countries

Abstract

In Namibia, the introduction of electronic policing (e-policing) has brought changes in the organisation of Police work, mainly recording, storing, and sharing of Police information electronically for the betterment of Police service delivery. The introduction of e-policing in Namibia also came with challenges such as backlog of cases not updated on time. The purpose of this study is to assess the challenges brought by implementing e-policing and propose better strategies to curb the challenges. A quantitative approach was used to analyze data obtained through structured questionnaires. The research aims to focus on the following sub-objectives: to assess the current organisation policy on e-policing system; to investigate the challenges of implementing e-policing, and recommend strategies that can be used for a successful implementation of e-policing through studying relevant literatures. The research identified that Police officers understand e-policing differently and the major challenge faced by the organisation is budgetary fund allocation.