Over the next few weeks, police command divisions across the country will start receiving officers from among the 217 newly passed out cadets from the National Centre of Excellence, formerly the Bomana Police Training College inside the National Capital District. The imminent deployment was announced by Internal Security (Police) Minister Peter Tsiamalili Junior at the pass out parade when the 26 female and 193 male officers graduated on Friday, May 24th. When highlighting the importance of their role in maintaining law and order, Minister Tsiamalili stressed the significance of proper supervision and mentoring as they integrate into their respective command divisions across the country, as the new cadet officers undergo further training for another 15 months before they can achieve a Constable rank. “Out in the provinces is where the actual nurturing will take place as supervisors, mentors, and respective commanders play a pivotal role in ensuring that anything that has been taught in training is applied and put into practice.” “Thus, the divisions who will be receiving the graduates over the next few weeks must ensure that they are properly supervised and monitored.” “To our graduates, as young officers going out into the field, it is essential to maintain focus and to put into action what you have learned during these nine long months of rigorous training.” “The temptation to be part of a group or to conform to what in the past was generally accepted is not the way to go.” “It is also encouraging to note that there are 26 women who are part of this graduating cohort.” “This is the first intake since Bomana Police College was restructured and renamed the National Center of Excellence.” “Furthermore, the graduating recruits will go on to another 15 months of competency-based program which requires them to successfully complete before they can become constables.” “This is a work within the communities around the country at the divisional command, and it is very important in the shaping of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.” “The code of ethics is the place within which all police officers must carry out their duties diligently and it is imperative that you uphold it at all costs, so take the time to revisit and apply this to your daily work and make it a habit to measure yourself against this oath.” “This is my encouragement to you graduates.”