KAMPALA - AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi has been appointed the Director Human Resource Development of the Uganda Police Force in a mini reshuffle by the IGP.

In a statememnt by Uganda Police Press and Public Relations Officer Fred Enanga, the Inspector General of Police has with immediate effect transferred and appointed three Senior Police Officers in a mini-reshuffle.

Kaweesi is now responsible for the development of training programs in the Force. He meanwhile continues as Chairman, Training Committee of the Police Council and his immediate task is to establish the Senior Command and Staff College as well as build the structure and accreditation of training institutions in the Force.

In addition, he must plan for systematic career development of each and every officer in the UPF in close cooperation with the Director, Human Resource Administration.

Also, Commissioner of Police Haruna has been transferred from Kampala Metropolitan Police and appointed Director Operations.

Likewise, Commissioner of Police Namanya Benjamin has been transferred from Police Headquarters, Naguru and appointed Commander, Kampala Metropolitan Police.

His immediate task is to ensure that there is effective deployment of patrols, especially between 5 p.m and 9 a.m in the morning based on our community policing model.

Enanga says the transfers that are normal and regular, take immediate effect, and are also based on service exigencies and competence.

"We congratulate the appointed officers and wish them success in their new postings," the statement reads.