Election special police constables' recruitment starts as Force warns against impersonation

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Police have launched a nationwide recruitment exercise for 100,000 Election Special Police Constables (SPCs) ahead of the forthcoming electoral period, with a stern warning against impersonation and fraud.

Addressing journalists at the Police Headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, on Monday, October 27, 2025, Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma said the recruitment is meant to strengthen security and support regular Police officers during elections.

“We are recruiting 100,000 Election Special Police Constables on a three-month contractual basis,” Kituuma announced.

According to him, those who qualify will be deployed within their respective districts. 'You will not see someone recruited in Karamoja and then deployed to Kampala. Each successful candidate will serve in their own locality'.

He emphasised that all recruits will undergo a one-month training before deployment and that shortlisting will be conducted strictly through official channels.

“We shall communicate the training dates and venues after shortlisting,” he said.

Applicants are required to be Ugandan citizens with valid national IDs, aged 18 years and above, with at least a Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) certificate. They must also have no criminal record, be physically fit, and possess good communication skills.

“All applications must be handwritten and addressed to the Inspector General of Police. Each application should include photocopies of academic documents, a national ID, a passport-size photo, and recommendation letters from the LC I, LC III, and the District Internal Security Officer,” he said.

He warned the public against impersonation and paying bribes during the recruitment process.

“We are already aware that some people may try to use forged names or pay middlemen to get in. The process is entirely free, transparent, and based on merit. Anyone found impersonating or soliciting money will be arrested and prosecuted,” he said.

Kituuma also clarified that individuals with prior voluntary service in the Police or other security agencies would have an added advantage but would still be required to meet the basic eligibility criteria.

“The tasks these officers will handle involve long hours of duty and public interaction. We therefore need people who are disciplined, honest, and physically capable. Our warning is simple: Don't impersonate, and do not pay anyone to help you join. Every applicant will serve where they live,” Kituuma said.