Free, fair and credible elections are the bedrock ofdemocracy. While itisthe responsibility of all stakeholders to ensure that elections take place in a conducive environment,thetaskofsecuringtheelectoral process rest squarely with the Police as the lead agency in election security. It is therefore the sacred duty of the Police with the support of other security agencies to ensure that voters, election workers and observers are secure enough to discharge theircivicandconstitutionalduties.Providing qualitative, seamless and ‘hassle-free’ electoral services for the electorate requires that the security agencies have an adequateknowledgeoftherulesofengagements.