{{The seventh Police cadet intake kicked off on April at the Police Training School (PTS) in Gishari, Rwamagana District on April 21 with a call for participants to stay focused to their studies to be professional officers who will continue to country’s transformation.}}
About 400 recruits, including 29 females are taking part in the one year course, the second of its kind to be held at the Police Training School.
Previous cadet courses were conducted at the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District, formally an academy.
The Inspector General of Police, Emmanuel K. Gasana, who flagged-off the course appealed to participants to be disciplined and cooperative if they are to become professional officers who will maintain the country’s image.
He also appealed to them to endure the course challenges adding that many others have gone through the same training which they completed successfully.
“Wait for another minute. A good commander is the one who can wait for another minute,” he added.
“Rwanda is developing fast in technology and the Rwanda National Police has to also keep the pace, endure challenges to keep ahead of the challenges that come with modern technology,” the IGP said.
Capacity building particularly through training is one of the priorities of the Rwanda National Police.
During the twelve-month training, participants will undergo computer and Police science, leadership and management, law, community policing and human rights and peacekeeping among others.
RNP
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