The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has cancelled all leave for police officers and resolved that officers are no longer allowed to resign.
An internal memo to all police stations dated May 31, 2019 reads in part:
Addressees are being advised that all forms of leave and time off have been cancelled/suspended until further notice. All officers and members should be advised to report back to their respective workstations by 01/06/19 without fail.
The Police force has also decided to put under surveillance discharged or retired officers as they are thought to be supportive of civil disobedience. The bulletin reads;
… profile and strictly monitor all retired and discharged members or officers within their areas of jurisdiction.
This office is greatly concerned with the involvement of the retired or discharged members in organising and coordinating civil unrest and demonstrations across the country.
The memo further stated that all retirement requests by members who have not reached pensionable age have been suspended.
Moreover, police bosses in the districts and provinces are now required to deliver lectures monthly to their subordinates about loyalty and dedication to service.