At least 108 Police officers completed two separate courses at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in Rwamagana District.The two courses, which were conducted in 13 weeks, include 6th Instructional Technology Course (ITC) intake of 45 junior officers and 4th Instructor Course (IC) intake for 63 Police Constables.
The courses covered various aspects of policing including, effective communication, service writing, development of instructional aids, skills at arms, drills and duties.
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza presided over the official closing the courses.
DIGP Ujeneza said that training is the central pillar for Police performance.
“Training is the central pillar of organizational performance and if it is not allocated enough with required resources, both human and material resources, the objectives will not be realized,” said DIGP Ujeneza.
She added that the two courses create professional trainers, who are fit in the school mission of providing quality training and making the school a center of excellence for Rwanda, the region and beyond.
DIGP Ujeneza reiterated that training has been put at the forefront to address most of the challenges in regard to policing adding that PTS Gishari should continue its commitment in the human resource development, which forms the backbone of RNP growth.
She thanked the trainers for shaping the career and professionalism of the course participants and challenged the trainees to be an added value in the field they have been trained in.
The commandant of PTS, Commissioner of Police (CP) Robert Niyonshuti, said that the trainees exhibited discipline and commitment throughout the demanding courses, and are ready for duty.(End).