Reform of National Assembly Security/Sergeant-At-Arms
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Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 Review and revise the current duties and responsibilities of the SAA to specifically include aspects of law enforcement, security, and emergency preparedness. The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) Act (2014) grants the SAA the powers, privileges and immunities of the police within the precinct of NASS.
Strat.2 Define clear emergency protocols for intruders, bomb threats, or natural disasters.
Strat.3 Ensure the Sergeant at Arms personnel receive regular training on security protocols, threat assessment, and crisis management.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The House of Representatives established responsible for overseeing matters related to the internal security of the National Assembly complex and collaborating with relevant security agencies to address potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Strat.2 The House of Representatives established the Committee on Internal Security of the National Assembly assigned with the jurisdiction of designing and implement pre-emptive measures for the security of the precinct of the House of Representatives and periodically alerting on perceived threats to security;
Strat.3 There is no publicly available information confirming that the 10th House of Representatives has organized specific training programs for the Sergeant-at-Arms (SAA) personnel.
Reform of National Assembly Security/Sergeant-At-Arms
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Fully professionalise the SAA to provide security for the National Assembly and its precincts
Strat.2 Provide that SAA receive the same level of training as the Police
Strat.3 Streamline the requirements for entry into the SAA
Strat.4 Invest in modern security equipment, such as surveillance cameras, metal detectors, and advanced access control systems
Strat.5 Provide a sufficient budget for the necessary upgrades in technology, staffing, and training.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The House of Representatives has actively advanced legislative proposals seeking to establish a Special Security Directorate for the National Assembly.
Strat.2 There is no publicly available information confirming that the 10th House of Representatives has organized specific training programs for the Sergeant-at-Arms (SAA) personnel.
Strat.3 The House of Representatives continues to implement this measure through the National Assembly Service Commission
Strat.4 The House of Representatives established a Committee on Internal Security of the National Assembly with the responsibility of ensuring and implementing security measures within the House of Representatives
Strat.5 The House of Representatives through its Committee on Internal Security continues to invest in advanced surveillance systems, access control mechanisms, and communication equipment to bolster security within the National Assembly complex.
Reform of National Assembly Security/Sergeant-At-Arms
Not started
In progress
Completed
Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 Establish a SAA Academy for the continuous training of personnel
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The formal introduction of this specific legislation is still pending in the House of Representatives
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