DCI warning to Students: Criminal activity could derail future careers
Records of criminal offences may be reflected in Certificate of Good Conduct, affecting future academic, professional, and personal aspirations.
Students have been warned against engaging in criminal activities during their school years, with authorities cautioning that such conduct could have far-reaching consequences on their future careers and opportunities.
In a stern advisory issued on June 14, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) cautioned learners across all levels of education that criminal offences committed while in school may leave a lasting mark on their records.
“This is to warn every student from primary school, secondary school, college, and university that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations is archiving and consolidating charges that may be preferred against each and every student involved in any crime,” the agency stated.
According to the DCI, records of criminal offences may be reflected in an individual's Certificate of Good Conduct, potentially affecting their ability to pursue future academic, professional, and personal aspirations.
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The agency noted that involvement in offences such as destruction of property, violent protests, cyberbullying, and drug-related crimes could negatively influence the issuance of a Certificate of Good Conduct, a key requirement during employment opportunities.
“Let each student be informed that it will automatically be reflected on the Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct) when such a student applies for one,” the DCI warned.
The agency also urged parents, teachers, religious leaders, and guardians to play a more active role in guiding young people and discouraging them from engaging in unlawful activities.
The advisory comes at a time when the education sector is grappling with a wave of student unrest that has resulted in several school fires across the country. One of the most shocking incidents occurred at Utumishi Girls School, where a dormitory fire claimed the lives of 16 students. Following investigations, nine students were arraigned in court and charged in connection with the arson attack.
The unrest has also forced the closure of more than 70 boarding schools across the country amid growing concerns over arson attacks, student protests, and the threat of further disturbances.
