70 female police officers have been conferred upon the rank of Police Constable. This marks the first ever largest number of female recruits into the Rwandan National Police force.
The massive pass out included 77 new police officers including seven men.
The Minister of Internal Security Sheikh Musa Fazil Harelimana noted that the massive pass out of female Police officers shows the intent to bridge the gap between men and women in the Police force.
“The constitution calls for at least 30% gender representation in all activities but given what I see here, we can even surpass the required percentage as the constitution does not bar us,” Minister Fazil noted.
Harelimana noted Rwanda National Police is currently focusing on quality more than quantity given the changing nature of crimes that require Police officers qualified in other disciplines.
“You are on demand to serve in several United Nations missions where your predecessors have served and made the country proud,” Harelimana said.
The New officers were however, cautioned to uphold discipline and work hard as it was the only way to progress in their profession.
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