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More young police leaders graduate: • 24 new recruits sworn in |05 December 2013

Seventeen officers who have successfully completed the first phase of the young police leaders programme and 24 recruits from the Public Security Support Wing (PSSW) have received their certificates.

The graduation ceremony was held yesterday at the Seychelles Police Academy at Pointe Larue in the presence of Minister for Home Affairs and Transport Joel Morgan, commissioner of Police Ernest Quatre and commandant of the academy Superientendent François Freminot.

Others included high ranking officials of the force, police officers, staff of the academy and parents.

During the ceremony, which started with a parade inspected by Mr Morgan, the new PSSW officers took their oath while the young police leaders have been promoted to the rank of sergeants.

The PSSW officers had followed a six-month training while the new sergeants who followed the young police leaders programme had to complete an 18-month course.

Awards were also presented to officers from the two groups who had excelled in their fields.

PSSW officer Mikael Thelermont was the overall best performer in his group. He also won the most discipline award while his colleague Aubrey Lafortune was the best academic performer in his group.

For the young police leaders group, the overall best performer award went to Dean Decomarmond who was also the best academic performer.

The most disciplined officer in the group was Anipha Hoareau and Jimroy Jeannevol was rewarded as the best work based experience performer.

Speaking at the event, Mr Morgan said the new police young leaders should be proud of their achievements which qualify them as one of those with capacity to lead in the force on its path towards future progress.

The recent training of the newly graduated PSSW officers is just a beginning of the process of reform which is currently being undertaken by the police, he added.

“Resilience in the face of challenges, knowledge and obedience of lawful orders are some of the key elements that you need to take you through your journey as you follow your calling on the noble quest,” he said.

“We are determined to see the creation of a modern police force with emphasis on loyalty, professionalism, trust and good conduct in our police officers. Behaviours such as laissez-faire attitudes, misconduct, indiscipline and corruption will not be tolerated.”

Mr Morgan called on senior officers of the force to lead by example and to be good role models for the junior ranks.

“There is a need to strengthen the spirit of discipline and order which are the core components of a successful police force,” he said.

In his address, Mr Quatre told the new graduates that their devotion and hard work have borne results and success.

“You are now holding responsibilities on your shoulders and going out into the world as confirmed officers. Give your best and shine in your duties,” he said.

Mr Quatre also spoke about the restructuring programme that the force has embarked on to modernise its methods and educate its personnel.

Next year, the force will start an intensive training programme which will include overseas training in leadership and strategic command course for potential officers to hold higher rank and be future police leaders.

The new initiatives will also include diploma in policing at the University of Seychelles in partnership with the South African University for previous young leaders and other in-service officers.

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