A parade of the newly commissioned police officers at the ceremony held at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District on Wednesday, May 27. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda National Police on Wednesday, May 27, celebrated its Silver Jubilee in a colourful ceremony held at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District.
The event presided over by President Paul Kagame coincided with the commissioning ceremony of 436 police officers who completed the Cadet Police Course.
The new officers who got the rank of Assistant Inspector of Police, include 109 women. Nine officers from Seychelles.
The ceremony was attended by government officials, security officers, senior police officers from friendly countries, and family members of the graduates.
The celebration featured a parade as well as demonstrations of tactical skills and operational readiness by the graduating officers.
In his remarks President Paul Kagame commended the Rwanda National Police for its 25 years of service, praising officers for their dedication, courage, and professionalism in ensuring the safety and security of Rwandans.
He also called on the newly commissioned officers to avoid corruption, serve with discipline, professionalism and integrity.
The New Times photographer Dan Gatsinzi covered the celebrations and captured some of the moments of the ceremony.
Rwanda National Police on Wednesday, May 27, celebrated its Silver Jubilee in a colourful ceremony held at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District.
Rwanda National Police mark Silver Jubilee, on Wednesday May 27.
Family members of the graduates arrive at Gishari for the ceremony.
family Members of the graduates on their arrival at the event.
Rwanda National Police senior officers arrive at Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana.
The Inspector General of Police, Commissioner General Felix Namuhoranye speaking during the 25th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, May 27.
Police officers during a parade at the ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary.
The new officers got the rank of Assistant Inspector of Police
The event presided over by President Paul Kagame coincided with the commissioning ceremony of 436 police officers who completed the Cadet Police Course.
Newly commissioned officers during a parade at the event.
The ceremony was attended by government officials, security officers, senior police officers from friendly countries, and family members of the graduates.
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 27, commissioned 436 officers into the Rwanda National Police.
Newly commissioned police officers march during a parade at the passing-out ceremony held at the Police Training School in Gishari, Rwamagana District.
Police band performing during the celebration of the 25th anniversary.
Newly commissioned police officers march during a parade at the passing-out ceremony held at the Police Training School in Gishari, Rwamagana District.
Briefing the newly commissioned officers, Kagame said the training they completed was not only meant to prepare them professionally, but also to instill the values of patriotism, integrity, and service to citizens.
Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda was among government officials who attended the ceremony in Rwamagana
Newly commissioned police officers march during a parade at the passing-out ceremony held at the Police Training School in Gishari, Rwamagana District.
RNP officers follow the proceedings of the event.
The celebration featured a parade as well as demonstrations of tactical skills and operational readiness by the graduating officers.
The new officers who got the rank of Assistant Inspector of Police, include 109 women.
Some of the 109 women officers who graduated at Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District.
A group of graduating officers ride motorcycles as they demonstrate their skills in the traffic police department during the passing-out ceremony.
Newly commissioned officers take oath at the event.
Some police officers from other countries at the ceremony.
The event was presided over by President Paul Kagame.
President Paul Kagame, Minister of Interior Vincent Biruta and Deputy Commissioner General and Deputy Inspector General of the Rwanda National Police Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza.
During the ceremony, four outstanding students were awarded for their excellent performance
The newly commissioned 436 officers during the pass-out ceremony at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District, on Wednesday, May 27. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
The new officers got the rank of Assistant Inspector of Police
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during celebration of RNP’s 25th anniversary, held at Police Training School, Gishari, on Wednesday, on May 27. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
RNP senior officers at the ceremony.
The new officers who got the rank of Assistant Inspector of Police, include 109 women. Nine officers from Seychelles.
Residents of Rwamagana also attended the ceremony.
Briefing the newly commissioned officers, Kagame said the training they completed was not only meant to prepare them professionally, but also to instill the values of patriotism, integrity, and service to citizens.
The ceremony was attended by government officials, security officers, senior police officers from friendly countries, and family members of the graduates.
Rwanda National Police's new officers follow President Kagame's remarks.
Kagame thanked police officers for the sacrifices they continue to make to ensure citizens live and work safely and with dignity.
New officers congratulate one another after completing the Cadet Police Course at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District.