A total of 965 recruits, on June 1, completed the 12th intake of the ‘Basic Police Course’ at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in Rwamagana District.

Up to 228 females are among those who completed the training course.

The Minister for Internal Security, Sheikh Musa Fazil Harerimana, who presided over the graduation, awarded the graduands to the rank of ‘Police Constable.’

The event was also attended by the Inspector General of Police, Emmanuel K. Gasana, Deputy IGPs Dan Munyuza (Operations)and Juvenal Marizamunda (Administration) , among others.

The minister challenged the officers to be guided by the Rwanda National Police values of integrity, professionalism, patriotism and always strive to sustain what has been achieved.

He thanked them for choosing to join the Force and to contribute to ensuring sustainable security.

"Today, we are talking about Ndi Umunyarwanda (Iam Rwandan) at the time we are remembering our fellow innocent Rwandans who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. There are those that stayed on course of being Rwandan, stopped the Genocide and liberated this country. This is the value of Ndi Umunyarwanda that you should strive to sustain,” he added.

"This profession requires utmost integrity. You are, therefore, required to always be on the right side of the law, and defend and promote the image Rwanda National Police has built, both in and out of the country,” he added.

Commissioner of Police John Bosco Kabera, the commandant of PTS, said that the graduands exhibited high level of discipline, determination and that they were always inquisitive to learn more.

The basic police course covered aspects of police skills, including weapon handling, maintenance of public order, community policing, and cooperation, peacekeeping, among others.

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