BOTSWANA DETAILED FINDINGS 1. BOTSWANA POLICE SERVICE CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.gov.bw/ministries/botswana-police-service Although this organisation does not have an independent website, it does have a dedicated page through the Botswana Government website portal. The information on the page is static and basic. However, the Botswana Police Service uses its Facebook page very effectively to disseminate information, such as press releases and notices of wanted or missing persons. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information Does the website contain the following: X 1. Up-to-date information? 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? X 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? X 5. Information on budget and expenditure? X 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? X 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? X 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X X X X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? Total score: 6/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION A request for the following information was sent to Botswana Police Service: Has cattle rustling or theft improved since the beginning of the campaign? Please share numbers if possible. There was a reported case of cross-border rustling in Bobirwa a few weeks ago, in which one foreign national was allegedly killed by the villagers. Is cross-border livestock theft a serious concern or was this just a one-time incident? Has the campaign ended or it is an ongoing project? y y y n = 20 Yes 1. Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond to information requests? 2. Did the organisation reply within 21 days? RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE No Partial X X 9 Additional information