Public Safety

Public Meetings and Processions Permit

Overview

The Permit allows the applicant to hold public meeting(s) or procession(s) within a controlled area for a specific period of time in accordance with the Public Order Act Cap. 22:02.  

Who is eligible?

Any person who wishes to convene a public meeting or to form a public procession within a controlled area

How do I get this service?
  • Applicant must write a letter of request to the Officer Commanding of the area clearly outlining the following:
  • Location of the requested area
  • Date and time of the event
  • Purpose/nature of the event
What supporting documents are required?
  • Valid Identification documents
  • Letter from the local authority (e.g Council), authorising the use of controlled area
  • In case of a procession, provide a route map
  • In case of petitions, a letter of acknowledgement from the receiving authority
How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Any Police station.

Theme for this service
Public Safety
How much does it cost?

Free

Meta tags

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Keywords

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Synonyms

Public, Events,

Ministry submitting this Service
Botswana Police Service

Police Clearance

Overview

This service entails verification of fingerprints by the police to confirm whether one has any criminal record or not, for the purpose of employment, studies considerations etc.

Who is eligible?
  • All inhabitants of Botswana with valid reasons for clearance.
  • Foreigners who have stayed in Botswana for 6 months or more.
How do I get this service?
  • Applicants may submit their request in person, post, or courier to Criminal Record Bureau of the Botswana Police Service. Applications from abroad should include returning postage or courier.
  • No applications shall be sent by fax or email
What supporting documents are required?

CITIZEN APPLICANTS

  • A set of fingerprints obtained on a recognised fingerprint form from any Police Station nearest to the applicant (even outside Botswana).
  • Valid identification documents (minors included).
  • An application letter or any other supporting document with reasons for application.

FOREIGN APPLICANTS

  • A set of fingerprints obtained on a recognized fingerprint form from any Police Station nearest to the applicant (even outside Botswana)
  • Copy of valid passport
  • Copy of either residence or work permit issued to the applicant while residing in Botswana.
  • An application letter or any other supporting document with reasons for the application.
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days 

Where can I obtain this service?

Any police station 

Related Services
Reporting an Incident to the Police
Theme for this service
Public Safety
How much does it cost?

Free

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, how do I report a crime, I need a copy of a crime report, copy of criminal incident, crime scene, criminal record.

Keywords

Copy of Police Incident Report, Police Incident Report ,crime, victim, criminal, report a crime, legal, records, copy of crime report, incident report, stolen property, damaged property, natural disasters, fire, earthquake

Synonyms

Incident report, criminal incident report, reporting a crime, legal records, court documents, court report, report a crime

Ministry submitting this Service
Botswana Police Service
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