Influence of Motivation Strategies on the Professional Performance of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique: Case of Members Assigned to the Canine Unit (2021-2023)

This article addresses the situation of motivation of members of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), the objective is to evaluate the influence of the motivation strategies adopted by the General Command on the professional performance of members in service in the Canine Unit. The study is qualitative and descriptive, to obtain the data, the techniques of interview and documentary research were used and the subjects participating in the research, are 19 among women and men members of the PRM in service in the Canine Unit selected using the technique for intentional convenience, therefore, with this method, results were obtained that show the existence and implementation of different working conditions, such as recognition and appreciation of work, continuous training, as well as actions of integration and strengthening of team spirit, in this context, it was concluded that with the efforts of reforms in the motivation policies at the level of the General Command of the PRM in the improvement of working conditions, they positively influence professional performance, However, it is suggested that structured programs should be adopted to provide even better working conditions, in order to increase the motivation of professionals.