A total of 251 officers—including 221 from Rwanda National Police (RNP) and 30 from Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS)—have completed a five-month Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) course at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in Rwamagana District.
The 15th intake, which began in September last year, covered a range of subjects, including police operations, firearms handling, ethics, internal security, civic education, community policing, and public relations.
During the training, participants also took part in field sessions that supported security operations during the festive season, and attended special operation sessions to apply the lessons learned.
The trainees visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial to deepen their understanding of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and National Liberation Museum Park (Umurindi w’Intwari) in Gicumbi District to learn more about the campaign that helped end the Genocide.
While closing the course, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in Charge of Operations, Vincent Sano, congratulated the trainees on their successful completion and emphasized the importance of continuous learning.
“NCOs form the backbone of police operations. This training is key to public security and order. As you join various departments, maintain a positive attitude, use your skills to enhance service delivery, and act with professionalism and patriotism,” said DIGP Sano.
“The skills and knowledge you gained will enhance your service to the public. Do not fall into misconduct that can damage your career or tarnish the institution’s image. Avoid corruption, drunkenness, excessive use of force, and other behaviors that go against police values,” he added.
Commissioner of Police (CP) Robert Niyonshuti, the Commandant of PTS, commended the trainees for their discipline and conduct during training.
He reminded them that the nation now looks to them to serve professionally and responsibly.