Muhoozi explained that under the proposed regulatory reforms, all private security guards will either be trained directly at police training schools or by certified police instructors deployed to accredited PSOs at a subsidized cost.
The Uganda Police Force has assumed responsibility for training guards employed by Private Security Organisations (PSOs), in a move aimed at improving professionalism and ensuring that private security personnel do not pose a risk to the public.
The development was revealed by David Muhoozi while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs during discussions on a petition filed by private security firms.
Muhoozi explained that under the proposed regulatory reforms, all private security guards will either be trained directly at police training schools or by certified police instructors deployed to accredited PSOs at a subsidized cost.
“In the proposed review of the regulations, we want private security guards to be trained either from police training schools or by police trainers attached to accredited PSOs to ensure standardized and quality training,” he said.
He disclosed that the transition is already underway, with a first cohort of 7,085 trainees currently undergoing training under the police system. The group is expected to complete its program on April 24, 2026.
“Currently, we have about 7,085 trainees from different private security organisations being trained by the police free of charge in our training schools,” Muhoozi added.
The government-funded initiative—supported by taxpayers—is intended to streamline training, enforce discipline, and raise operational standards across the private security sector, which plays a critical role in safeguarding businesses, institutions, and communities.
Officials believe that placing training under the supervision of the Uganda Police Force will not only enhance accountability but also ensure that all guards meet national security standards before deployment.
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