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Botswana Police Service

Reporting an Incident to the Police

Overview

This service entails how the police respond to call outs regarding crime reports/incidents. Members of the public are encouraged to report any crime, road traffic accident or any incident reportable to the police.

The following information may be required when reporting;

  • Exact location of the incident
  • Time of the incident
  • Any injuries or causalities
Who is eligible?
  • Victim 
  • Witness 
  • Any member of the public.
How do I get this service?
  • For emergency call 999
  • Report to nearest police station, police post 
  • Report to any police officer in proximity
What supporting documents are required?

None

How long will this service take?

Our standards for responding after receiving a report are:

  • 16 minutes in urban areas
  • 60 minutes in other areas
Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station or post. 

Related Services
Reporting Crime to the Police
How much does it cost?

Free

Meta tags

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Keywords

Road, Accidents, 999,victims, location,
Synonyms

Police, call, emergency, road, hurt, motor vehicle

Ministry submitting this Service
Botswana Police Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

 At the nearest police station, post or establishment.

Police Band Services

Overview

The Police Band performs at ceremonial, public and private functions. The request should be made three months prior to the event.

Who is eligible?

Institutions and the general public.

How do I get this service?

  • Submit a written request to the Commissioner of Police for band hiring

  • Submit a written request to Commander Special Support Group (SSG) for hall hiring

  • Indicate on the request letter, the date, time and location of the event 

What supporting documents are required?
  • Application letter 
  • Programme of events
How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Commander Special Support Group (SSG)

P. O. Box 40116

Gaborone

Tel: 3624152 / 3674243

Fax: 3903305

How much does it cost?

Event

Type of service

Charge

Duration

Extra Cost (per hour)

Dinner dance

Band

P 4000.00

5 hours

P 500.00

Wedding reception

Band

P 3 500

5 hours

P 400.00

Any event

Police traditional dance troop

P 2000.00

5 hours

P 400.00

Any event

Military band

P 2000.00

3 hours

P 400.00

Any event

Band hall hire

P 5 000.00

1 day

 

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, entertainers, public entertainers, police entertainers, band, prison band, police band, government band, musicians

Keywords

Hiring, Band, ceremonies, weddings, parties, entertainment

Synonyms

Performers, prison, police performers, police troupe, police band, special events, performers, public service, police artists

Ministry submitting this Service
Botswana Police Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Commander Special Support Group (SSG)

P. O. Box 40116

Gaborone

Tel: 3624152 / 3674243

Fax: 3903305

 

Police Clearance

Overview

This service entails verification of fingerprints by the police to confirm whether one has any criminal record or not, for the purpose of employment, studies considerations etc.

Who is eligible?
  • All inhabitants of Botswana with valid reasons for clearance.
  • Foreigners who have stayed in Botswana for 6 months or more.
How do I get this service?
  • Applicants may submit their request in person, post, or courier to Criminal Record Bureau of the Botswana Police Service. Applications from abroad should include returning postage or courier.
  • No applications shall be sent by fax or email
What supporting documents are required?

CITIZEN APPLICANTS

  • A set of fingerprints obtained on a recognised fingerprint form from any Police Station nearest to the applicant (even outside Botswana).
  • Valid identification documents (minors included).
  • An application letter or any other supporting document with reasons for application.

FOREIGN APPLICANTS

  • A set of fingerprints obtained on a recognized fingerprint form from any Police Station nearest to the applicant (even outside Botswana)
  • Copy of valid passport
  • Copy of either residence or work permit issued to the applicant while residing in Botswana.
  • An application letter or any other supporting document with reasons for the application.
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days 

Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station 

Related Services
Reporting an Incident to the Police
How much does it cost?

Free

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, how do I report a crime, I need a copy of a crime report, copy of criminal incident, crime scene, criminal record.

Keywords

Copy of Police Incident Report, Police Incident Report ,crime, victim, criminal, report a crime, legal, records, copy of crime report, incident report, stolen property, damaged property, natural disasters, fire, earthquake

Synonyms

Incident report, criminal incident report, reporting a crime, legal records, court documents, court report, report a crime

Ministry submitting this Service
Botswana Police Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)

Botswana Police Service

Private Bag 0400

Gaborone, Botswana

 

Physical Address:

Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)

Botswana Police Service

Zambezi Towers

Central Business District

Gaborone, Botswana

Email: pclearance [at] gov.co.bw (pclearance[at]gov[dot]co[dot]bw)

 

Tel: +267 3993803/ 3993882

Website: www.police.gov.bw

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Commissioning of Oaths

Overview
  • This service is done by a police officer of the rank of Sergeant and above
  •  Every oath shall be taken by the deponent in the presence of the Commissioner of Oaths
  • Please note it is an offence to give false information while under oath
Who is eligible?

Any person above the age of 18 years

How do I get this service?
  • Visit the nearest police station to complete an affidavit form where necessary or bring relevant documents which require the commissioning of oaths.
  • Commissioner of Oaths shall verify the identity of the deponent by examining national identity (Omang) for citizens and a valid passport for non-citizens.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Citizens must present a valid National Identification card (Omang)
  • Non-citizens must present a valid passport
How long will this service take?

This service is available immediately upon request

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit the nearest Police Station

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Botswana Police service

Keywords

Commissioning, Oaths, affidavits, administering, taking, verifying

Synonyms

Officer, rank

Ministry submitting this Service
Botswana Police Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

At any police station.

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