The Uganda Police Force has updated phone numbers of Regional, District, and Sub-county Commanders across the country. The move aims to strengthen community policing and enhance emergency response during the electoral and festive season.
According to Senior Police Officer Dr Aisha Kayongo, the phone numbers, available 24/7, are operated by trained officers ready to respond promptly to security-related calls at the local level.
“They complement the existing Toll-Free Police Patrol Lines,” she said. “We want the community and the public to know that if anyone has an emergency or requires assistance from the police, they should be able to contact us.”
SP Kayongo urged citizens to utilize the numbers and platforms to report incidents or concerns, ensuring a safe and secure electoral process.
Some critical numbers include:
– 999 Patrol Platform: +256800300102, +256800122291
– Simba Operations: +256800199699, 0776999136, 0707600073
– Traffic: 0800199099
– Crime Investigations: 0800200933
Other key contacts:
– Operations: 0800 199 699, 0776 999 136, 0707 600 773 (for incidents such as electoral violence, robbery, and other emergencies)
– Child and Family Protection Unit (CFPU): 0800 199 185 (for child-related crimes and domestic violence)
– National Emergency Centre (NEC): 0800 199 399 (for national emergencies)
– Traffic: 0800 199 099 (for traffic incidents)
– Criminal Investigations Department (CID): 0800 200 093 (for crimes such as murder and robbery)
– 112 / 999: (general emergency lines)
The full list of numbers is available on the UPF website, social media platforms, or through a mobile application downloadable on Playstore.
“These numbers will be shared on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok, as well as through community liaison officers,” SP Kayongo said.
SP Kayongo explained the reporting procedure: “The moment you call that number, the person who receives the call will engage with you. You give the location of the incident, and then we dispatch the required rescue or response.”
With 33 Regional Police Departments across the country, police say they are ready to handle any incidents. “We are even more prepared because this is the period when we expect tensions, but we still call on the public to remain calm,” she added.