Software application launched to enable Uganda Police Force fight crime.

Submitted by on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 14:21

Uganda Police Force (UPF) launched a software application, dubbed UPFMobi App, after a similar one was removed following ownership wrangles. The application aims at helping members of the public access police services, report crimes and seek help. The system was first launched in 2018 but had system glitches affected its effectiveness. With the volume of crimes reported to Police decreasing from 215,224 cases reported in 2019 to 195,931 cases reported in the year 2020, the app seeks to play a pivotal role in strengthening UPF’s capacity in  reducing crime in the medium-term.