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Namibian President Emphasizes Unity and Dedication Among New Police Recruits

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Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the importance of unity and dedication among the 1,779 police cadet constables who graduated on Friday at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. The new constables completed 11 months of rigorous training and are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and discipline as they enter the profession. The graduation marked the conclusion of the Police Basic Training Course 1 of 2024/2025, with a focus on the theme "Together We Stand: Empowering a Safer Namibia." President Nandi-Ndaitwah reminded the graduates that becoming a police officer is a challenging job that requires mental, intellectual, and physical strength.

Key Takeaways:

  • 1,779 police cadet constables graduated from the Police Basic Training Course 1 of 2024/2025.
  • The graduation marked the conclusion of 11 months of rigorous training at three police training centres: Ruben 'Danger' Ashipala, Simon Mutumba Mutumba, and Pius Joseph Kaundu.
  • President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration between the police force and communities in achieving national safety.
  • The President urged the new officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and discipline, noting that their actions directly impact the public's trust in the police force.
  • Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo highlighted the importance of embodying the principles of NamPol: fairness, accountability, transparency, and non-discrimination.
  • The ceremony served as a reminder that policing is a noble and demanding responsibility.

Statistics:

  • 1,779 police cadet constables graduated from the Police Basic Training Course 1 of 2024/2025.
  • The new constables completed 11 months of rigorous training at three police training centres combined.
  • The graduation marked the culmination of the police training process, a significant milestone in the development of the Namibian Police Force.

Sources:

  • Namibian Police Force (NamPol)
  • Office of the President of Namibia
  • Oshakati Independence Stadium

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