Rwanda National Police

Thirty-four Police officers, on Wednesday, November 13, completed the 'Police Tactical Command Course' at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in Rwamagana District.

The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in Charge of Operations, CP Vincent Sano, presided over the pass-out of the 14th intake.

The PTCC was designed to expand the tactical command that shapes leadership, strengthens decision-making abilities and reinforces the importance of teamwork and communication.

DIGP Sano said that the skills acquired are essential for training environments and in real-world scenarios where the stakes are high but with a thin margin for errors.

"The complexities of modern law enforcement demand a continual enhancement of skills, knowledge and strategies. You have all demonstrated a profound understanding of these demands," DIGP Sano said.

He reminded them that leadership in a tactical setting is more than just making decisions. "It’s about understanding the terrain, knowing your team, adapting to changing conditions, and having the foresight to anticipate what lies ahead; it's all about accountability, both to those you lead and to the mission at hand."

He urged the trainees to always remember the Rwanda National Police (RNP) core values of 'Service, Protection and Integrity' as principles that will guide them through most challenging situations, and to remain a pillar of trust.

The five-month course covered key aspects related to communication, special operations, routine and operational staff work, policing strategies, laws, crime investigation, and leadership, command and management, among others.

The Commandant of PTS, Commissioners of Police (CP) Robert Niyonshuti, said that course participants engaged in Command Post and Field Training Exercises, including tutorial and final exercises.

They also visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Museum for the Campaign against Genocide.

"These visits were a powerful reminder of the role police officers play in protecting human rights, promoting justice, and fostering social harmony," CP Niyonshuti said.