State of the media report Q1-2021 in cases where they use insulting language, hate speech or demeaning terms. It was suggested that moderators must have discussions with panellists before a programme goes on air to agree on parameters and civility in the discussion. The police called for training of moderators to ensure peaceful discussions that promote peaceful and meaningful dialogue on radio and TV. When discussions include hate speech, demeaning language and endanger peace, police are usually forced to stop such programmes because their interest is to preserve the peace. Informing Police is Not Seeking Permission While there is a need for local stations to inform the local command on impending political party programmes that may endanger public safety or peace, the police command in such areas do not have the mandate to stop any programme. Zambia Police was working to communicate to all its officers not to prevent airing of any political programme. MISA Zambia made an appeal that this should be done hastily. Journalists’ Identification In terms of public rallies and volatile events, Zambia Police said there is need for journalists to have identification that can easily allow police to protect them and allow them to do their work. The reason most journalists are arrested alongside protestors or unruly crowds is the lack of identification. The identification must have security features and should not be easy to replicate. Zambia Police Interventions Trip by Deputy Inspector General to the Northern Part of Zambia Zambia Police travelled to the areas where the media houses were being attacked by PF cadres to obtain further understanding on reasons behind the attacks. The Deputy Inspector General Mr Mweene travelled to engage the political parties and police officers to discuss the need to preserve peace and engage in peaceful dialogue. He explained that his team engaged in this for the sake of preserving the peace of the nation. Media Interactions to Improve Knowledge Among Media Workers on Police Operations He said the Zambia Police had outlined a number of interventions to address the violations the media suffer and to improve media safety during the elections and volatile events. MISA Zambia informed the Zambia Police that it will be hosting workshops at which it will be inviting the Zambia Police Service to educate the journalists on operations of the police and the need to preserve peace in the nation through responsible and peace building journalism. The Zambia Police further indicated that 14