INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIT

The unit is charged with the responsibility of spearheading the computerisation of the Zambia Police in order to enhance and improve its operation so as to efficiently and effectively combat crime. Its main functions are to oversee the networking of all divisions, procurement of information technology hardware, maintenance and servicing of all computer related equipment. The advancement of technology which has brought in a lot of challenges such as sophisticated and organized crime has led the unit to undertake various projects so as to have an integrated communication system such as the interconnection of a computer network to link divisions, units to Police Headquarters.

This interconnection of a computer network has provided a better platform for transmission of information within the police in order to improve its operations. These linkages shall provide services to members of Zambia Police and the general public at large as the facility shall be decentralized to all provincial centres which will result in fast delivery of service. For easy interaction with the members of the public, Information Technology unit designed the Police website, a modern service delivery tool to build a great relationship with the members of the public and to allow constant contact via website and also to provide corrected and up to date information to the members of the public.