65 POLICE RECRUITS READY TO SERVE
65 Police recruits ready to serve.
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An additional 65 new Police recruits have now been joined into the Samoa Police Prisons & Correctional Services.
A total of 70 were shortlisted but only sixty five made the final cut , with 5 not able to complete the programme.
The training which was conducted for 17weeks , included Pacific Policing , Introduction to Policing , Constitutional Rights and Human Rights , Conventions of the United Nation and Public Relation , Law Reinforcement and many more were at the height of the training.
There were 24 female and 42 male rescruits who graduated.
Families and friends and loved ones gathered at the Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese building flooded with balloons and bouquets to congratulate their sons and daughters. Proud representatives from the Big Island of Savaii also cheered for men and women constables who joined the programme.
In the congratulatory , Police Commissioner Auapau Logoitino Filipo highlighted the significance of recruiting new Police members as the Ministry currently needs more. He also highlighted the goal they are currently aiming for. That is to recruit as much interest as possible.
"The Ministry currently has 864 police who are currently serving at the time. This includes those who are currently serving at the Prisons and Services and normal policing "stated the Commissioner.
Now with the newly 65 members recruited , the total of 921 police is almost reaching the goal of "number".
One of the graduates told EyeSpy Radio he was extremely overwhelmed to have made it to the very end. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards his colleagues and family.
65 Police Recruits Ready To Serve.
Photo: Eyespy Radio
"I'm very pleased to have made it this far and I'm extremely overwhelmed with the training we underwent in the 17 weeks " stated Constable Clinton Keil.
23 year old Constable Christina Sale said her choice of work wasn't very supported by many as she was a Business student at the National University of Samoa.
"It wasn't an easy decision but I'm so happy that I've made it here and along with my brothers and sisters serving for the protection of Samoa, " she told EyeSpy Radio.
The Student Choice Award was awarded to Constable Kuresa Faaeteete , Most Disciplined Award was awarded to Constable Aviata Foleni and the Outstanding Academic Achievement and overall top student was awarded to Constable Fetausiai Faavae.
Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo urged the public to consider the Policing Programme as it has significant privileges in serving Samoa and its people. The programme is set to re-start again next August for more interested candidates to participate.