Indigenous technologies developed by Information Network Security Administration (INSA), in collaboration with the Ethiopian Federal Police, have been officially launched to transition the Federal Police’s operations into a digital era. It was stated that these human resource management systems not only eliminate paper-based processes within the institution but also represent a major milestone in ensuring the country’s cyber sovereignty.
Four major digital systems—described as ushering the Federal Police’s internal operations into a new chapter—were officially launched today. These include: a Human Resource Management System, an Employee Self-Service Portal, a Secure ID Card Printing System, and a Modern Document Management System.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, INSA Director General Ms. Tigist Hamid noted that digitalization is not merely about computerizing tasks, but also about serving as a tool to ensure accountability and transparency.
She further emphasized that developing homegrown digital solutions is not optional but essential to safeguarding the country’s cyber sovereignty, adding that this achievement reduces reliance on foreign technologies.
For his part, Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebre Michael stated that the technology will fully eliminate information gaps and fraudulent practices within police services.
According to the Commissioner General, the system will play a key role in preventing document forgery and fraud committed in the name of the police.
He also explained that by enhancing data analytics capabilities, the technology will enable criminal investigations to be conducted based on scientific evidence, while making decision-making processes faster, cost-effective, and more accountable.
The modern system officially launched today is also seen as elevating the long-standing cooperation between INSA and the Federal Police into a higher level of strategic partnership.
Beyond demonstrating the institutions’ commitment to working together, the success is regarded as a significant milestone in modernizing the security sector through indigenous technology.
Another highlight of the inauguration ceremony was the special recognition awarded to INSA Director General Ms. Tigist Hamid by the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission. In recognition of her strong commitment to the successful completion of the technology development project, her strategic leadership, and her unwavering support in prioritizing joint initiatives with the Federal Police, Commissioner General Demelash Gebre Michael conferred upon her the title of “Honorary Ambassador of the Federal Police.”
