Police Stabilisation Package: Rebuilding Security in Post-War Era

Brigadier Police (Ret.) Omar Mohamed Othman
The Police Stabilisation Package (PSP) is not merely a theoretical term circulating in post-conflict literature; it is a practical framework designed to enable police forces to rise again after wars and disasters. Its ultimate goal is to ensure that people feel the presence of a fair police force that protects them, upholds the law, and prevents society from sliding into chaos or renewed violence.
At its core, the package focuses on reorganising the force, training personnel in the values of justice and human rights, and equipping them with vehicles, equipment, and communication systems. It also includes reviewing laws to entrench transparency and accountability, and activating community policing programmes so that trust between citizens and the police can be built on solid foundations.
Sudan: Early Signs
In Sudan, the features of this package have begun to take shape. The reactivation of the command-and-control room and the emergency call service in Khartoum State—after the rebel militia destroyed them—was a highly significant step. The visit of the Director-General of the Police to these units carried a clear message of a new direction. The timing was equally symbolic, coinciding with the International Day of Police Cooperation, observed annually on 7 September. The theme for this year was:
“Information and Communication Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Policing.”
On this occasion, UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed that deploying artificial intelligence and digital technologies in policing is an urgent necessity to enhance efficiency and transparency—while at the same time upholding human rights and universal values.
Practical Steps on the Ground
The efforts have not remained ink on paper. Maintenance and rehabilitation work has begun on the operations rooms, and the emergency hotline (999) has been reactivated. Plans have been set to redeploy surveillance cameras and link them to local authorities. The criminal fingerprint database has been reactivated, drones have been introduced, and additional vehicles and power generators have been provided to ensure continuity of operations. All this reflects a conscious reliance on technology and field readiness.
Requirements for the Next Phase
Even so, the road ahead remains long. Completing the surveillance network and linking all police stations to the operations rooms is essential, alongside upgrading staff capacity to operate modern systems and manage crises. Legal frameworks also need revision to align with the realities of the post-war context. International expertise and technical partnerships must be embraced, but most important of all is strengthening community relations through community policing programmes—because security cannot be built unilaterally.
Conclusion
What is happening today in Sudan is not merely the repair of damaged facilities; it is, at its core, a national project for rebuilding security. If the package is completed in all its human, logistical, technical, and legislative dimensions, Sudan will have a modern police force, professionally grounded and built on the trust of society.

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