By The Uganda Police Force has warned candidates participating in its ongoing recruitment exercise to desist from submitting forged academic documents or misrepresenting their qualifications.
The recruitment drive, aimed at enlisting 10,000 probationary police constables, is currently underway with interviews scheduled to conclude on May 4. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke stressed that stringent verification processes have been implemented, and any candidate found guilty of forgery will be arrested and prosecuted.
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Rusoke noted that previous recruitment exercises uncovered cases where applicants presented fake academic certificates, leading to arrests. He said this time the police have teamed up with examination bodies to rigorously authenticate all documents.
“Anyone who submits a forged academic document will face arrest and prosecution,” Rusoke warned, particularly cautioning against sourcing fake papers from known forgery hotspots like Nassar Road.
Rusoke reiterated that the exercise strictly targets individuals with Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or Senior Four qualifications. He revealed that in the past, some applicants concealed higher qualifications such as degrees and master’s degrees in a bid to qualify.
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“We will thoroughly verify academic backgrounds, and candidates found to be overqualified will be disqualified,” he stated, adding that highly qualified recruits often create staff retention challenges due to higher attrition rates.
The police also condemned the practice of using someone else’s academic documents. Rusoke described the act as criminal and warned that offenders would face legal action. He encouraged applicants to present their own genuine documents and cautioned against attempts to manipulate the recruitment process.
The police further urged the public to report any suspected fraud during the exercise, reaffirming their commitment to ensuring a transparent and credible recruitment process.
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