Russian Delegation Commends Namibian Correctional Service on Security Protocols
A Russian penitentiary delegation, led by Lieutenant General Alexander Khabarov, commended the Namibian Correctional Service for its low escape rates and strong security measures. They shared best practices and discussed possible enhancements, including a service dog training program. The visit concluded with a tribute at Heroes’ Acre, reinforcing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
A delegation from Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service, led by Lieutenant General Alexander Khabarov, recently completed a two-day exchange program with the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) on February 26. During this visit, General Khabarov praised the NCS for its impressively low escape rate, strong officer-inmate relationships, and robust security measures. He recommended the addition of a service dog training initiative to address contraband issues in correctional facilities.
The NCS noted that this exchange facilitated a valuable sharing of insights regarding the management and operations of correctional systems. They clarified that, at present, there are no Russian inmates housed in Namibia, nor any Namibian inmates in Russian custody. During a tour of the Windhoek Correctional Facility, the delegation and NCS officials discussed rehabilitation strategies, secure inmate custody practices, and staff development training.
The exchange program concluded with a visit to Heroes’ Acre, where the delegation honored Namibia’s fallen heroes and expressed condolences on the death of His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma. This visit follows Commissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela’s trip to Russia in October 2024, where the two agencies established a working program to implement the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in corrections.
In summary, the Russian penitentiary delegation’s visit highlighted the effectiveness of Namibian correctional measures and identified areas for potential improvement, such as the introduction of service dog training programs. The collaborative exchange aims to enhance both nations’ corrections systems while reinforcing the commitment to rehabilitation and inmate welfare. Furthermore, the delegation’s respectful homage at Heroes’ Acre signifies the strong diplomatic ties between Namibia and Russia.
Original Source: economist.com.na
