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The Minister of Internal Security, Sheikh Musa Fazil Harelimana, on March 11, presided over the pass-out of 1, 323 officers who successfully completed a ten-month Basic Police Course at the Police Training School (PTS) in Gishari, Rwamagana District.
The ninth Basic Police Course intake included 179 females. The Minister also promoted the officers to the rank of ‘Police Constable (PC).’
He challenged them to use the acquired skills to farther the force’s path to sustainable security.
“You cannot fight corruption when you are taking bribes; you cannot tell a motorcyclist to wear a helmet when you are not wearing it; you cannot tell drivers not to drive while drunk or speaking on phone when you are doing it.
You should therefore be exemplary officers,” Minister Harelimana told the officers.
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The event was also graced by the Inspector General of Police, Emmanuel K. Gasana, DIGP in charge of Operations, Dan Munyuza, DIGP in charge of Administration and Personnel, Stanley Nsabimana, Maj. Gen. Paul Rwarakabije, the Commissioner General of Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) and other senior officers and local leaders.
The Minister appealed to the officers to partner with other stakeholders especially the public to execute their policing tasks effectively.
“You made it this far because of the public taxes; you are therefore going out there for the good of the people, to ensure their safety while giving them quality services,” he added.
He urged them to be an eye for their institution and country in general, abide by the laws and commended the Rwanda National Police (RNP) for being a professional force both locally and at the international level.
He also thanked parents for supporting and sending their children to serve their nation.
Commissioner of Police (CP) Joseph Mugisha, Commandant of PTS said the officers excelled in all the policing fields and discipline and were turned into competent officers.
PC Dieudone Ndayisenga was also awarded as the overall best graduants followed by Jean Claude Masumbuku and Donata Musanabera respectively.
