Emergency Law Enforcement Unit

  • Emergency Law Enforcement Unit

General Manager Melvin Cloete
Manager
Manager Bainga Matengu
Chief Fire Brigade

The Emergency & Law Enforcement Unit is responsible for traffic control related matters and road closures and in addition to traffic law enforcement activities such as speed and vehicle checks. The Unit also participate in special events (parades, funeral processions, VIP escorts, etc.), and conduct other safety related programs. The Emergency & Law Enforcement Unit has four operational strategies namely: Engineering, Education, Enforcement and Evaluation. These are the pillars that guide all road safety operations of the Emergency & Law Enforcement Unit, and the aim is to prevent crashes, injuries and fatalities on our roads.

The Swakopmund Municipal Emergency & Law Enforcement Unit has been running a warrant of arrest execution operation since the beginning of the year 2020. The operation promotes good driving behavior and brings to justice those who fail to pay outstanding traffic fines.

Law Image

Officers will visit both residences and workplaces to execute arrests. Motorists are encouraged to visit the office to enquire about outstanding traffic fines.

Establishment

Swakopmund Municipal Emergency & Law Enforcement was established by virtue of Regulation Notice R159 of 1979 and government Notice No 206 of 2008, published under Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act (Act of 1977).

Functions

The Swakopmund Municipal Emergency & Law Enforcement Unit complements the Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL) in the following functions:

  • Crime Prevention
  • Traffic Law Enforcement
  • Enforcement of Municipal By-laws
  • Escort Duties
Our Core Values
  • Integrity
  • Commitment
  • Accountability
  • Trust
  • Results Driven
Fire Brigade

The mission of the fire service is to save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations.

  • Fire suppression protection
  • Emergency medical services
  • Technical rescue services
  • Hazardous material mitigation
  • Airport protection
  • Fire prevention services and public education
Emergency Contact Numbers
  • +264 81 128 5613 (All hours)
  • +264 64 410 4646 (Office hours)
Swakopmund Municipal Emergency Law Enforcement Unit

Corner Daniel Kamho Ave & Rakatoka Street, Swakopmund, Namibia.