Gambian-U.S. based criminologist urges new paradigm shift in security operations

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 By Sheriff Saidykhan


The Gambian-U.S based criminologist has said that, there is need for a new paradigm shift of security operations in the country.


Modou Lamin Faye, a specialist on Law enforcement and national security matters said his initiative is poised to support the Police and The Gambia Armed Forces, with modern security tools and equipments.


In an interview with The Outpost Media Mr. Faye highlightedw the significance of the initiative, saying it will help ease the burden of security operations in the country. 


He further called the government of President Adama Barrow to support the initiative, in order to enhance the security sector of the country. 


He said his initiative has developed a “tactical playbook” to better prepare the security forces in their modus operandi during protests. 

   

“With a tactical playbook in place, the controversy or misunderstanding of the excessive use of force that occurs between the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) and the public during riots would be avoided. Holding an AK-47 is one thing but being able to mentally, emotionally, and psychologically prepared to eliminate a threat while under pressure without shooting innocent bystanders or other responding officers is another. This is why it’s important to develop a tactical playbook and have tactical teams at every security institution who would be trained every day to deal with uncommon situations like that,” he posited.


He added: “We purchase the following new items to put phase ONE in motion: 40 tactical vests, 40 tactical helmets and headphones, 70 tactical masks, 40 uniforms, 40 two-way radios, 40 tactical backpacks with water bladders, 40 flashlights, 40 body cameras for operation and evidence gathering, one night vision google, 40-tactical boots, 40-pistol holsters, 40- pistol magazine pouches, and 40 custom made police/Gambian flag patches. Our goal is to purchase 100 of each of the items mentioned above for phase one,” he concluded. 



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