CONDUCT OF SECURITY OFFICIALS IN 2011 ELECTIONS:
OBSERVERS’ CHECKLIST
Polling Station Name/No.:
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Ward:
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Local Government Council:
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State:
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1. What time did the security official(s) arrive at the polling station?
Before 7 am
7.00am – 7.59am
8.00am – 8.59am
9.00am or later
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2. How many security officials were posted to the centre polling station?
One officer
Two officers
Three or more
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3. In you opinion, is the number of security officials present adequate at all times?
Very adequate
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Adequate
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Somewhat adequate
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Not adequate at all (Give reasons on Incident Form)
4. Were the security officials at the polling station wearing easily identifiable nametags and Numbers?
Yes ( ) 1
No ( ) 2
5. How approachable were the officers?
Very approachable
Approachable
Somewhat approachable
Not approachable at all (Give reasons on Incident Form)
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6. How orderly was the polling centre during the election?
Very orderly
Orderly
Somewhat orderly
Not orderly at all (Give reasons on Incident Form)
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7. How impartial were the officers at the polling centre?
Very impartial
Impartial
Somewhat impartial (Give reasons on Incident Form)
Not impartial at all (Give reasons on Incident Form)
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8. Did the security officials leave the polling stations for any period of time?
Yes ( )1
No ( ) 2
9. If yes, to do what?
Eat ( ) 1
ease themselves ( )
any other, specify ____________________
10. Was the polling station unattended by security officers for any period during the day?
Yes ( )1
No ( ) 2
11. If, Yes, was there any difference in the way the polling station functioned during their absence?
Yes ( )1
No ( ) 2
12. In your opinion, how safe and secure did people feel around the polling centre
Very safe and secure
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Safe and secure
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Somewhat safe and secure
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Not safe and secure at all (Give reasons on Incident Form)
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13. Did the security officers follow instructions given by the Presiding Officer’
Yes ( )1
No ( )2 (Explain circumstances on Incident Form)
Don’t know ( )
14. Were there any incidents of threat to security at the polling centre?
Yes ( ) 1
No ( ) 2
15. If yes, how did the security official handle them?
Very well handled
Well handled
Neither
Not well handled at all (Give reasons on Incident Form)
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16. Were the officers armed with firearms?
Yes ( )
No ( )
don’t know ( )
17. Did the security officials use force on anybody during the election?
Yes ( )1 (Explain on Incident Form) No ( )2
18. if yes, which agency was involved?
Police ( ), civil defense ( ) road safety ( ) Others, specify _________________
19. If yes, would you consider the use of force as necessary?
Very necessary
Necessary
Somewhat necessary
Not necessary at all (Give reasons on Incident Form)
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20. If yes, would consider it proportionate to the threat?
Very proportionate
Proportionate
Somewhat proportionate
Not proportionate at all/high handed
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21. Did the officers provide security for transportation of the ballot box after the election?
Yes ( )
No ( )
Don’t know ( )
22. How would you rate the overall conduct of the police officer at the polling station?
Very good
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Good
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Fair
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Poor
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Very poor
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Condemnable
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23. If very good, would you recommend the officers for special mention or recognition?
Yes ( )1
No ( ) 2
24. If yes, what are the names and force numbers of the officers?
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25. If the conduct is very poor or condemnable, would you recommend the officers for reprimand?
Yes ( )1
No ( ) 2
26. If yes, what are the names and force numbers of the officers?
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Observer Information
Name of Observer ___________________________________
Gender:
Male (
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Female ( )
Highest level of level education_____________________________________
Period during which you were present at the polling station (please also indicate any periods you were absent)
From ______________ To _____________ Absent ________________
Is this your first time of observing election? Yes ___
No ____
Name of Organization that deployed you_____________________________________________
Signature
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Date
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Incident Form
1. Name/No. of polling station __________________________________________
2. Date and Type of Election____________________________________________
3. Identity of security officer (s) involved__________________________________
4. Time of Incident ______________
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Detailed account (Use extra sheets if necessary):
Kind complete and send back to us within 24 hours after completion of each round of election. Send to
election@cleen.org
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