Although the National Capital District Command have already started festive season operations, today a huge parade was held at the Unagi Oval to officially launch the operations and for NCD metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika to address the public regarding how police will be going about their way to manage crime in the city. Addressing the members of the parade and the general public, keynote speaker and NCD/Central Commander, Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP) Anthony Wagambie Jnr said this launching marks the final major police operation for both NCD and Central Province for the year and the significance of this operation is to ensure peace, harmony, and safety of the people. “Police we have our duty to do, and that is to ensure that our people celebrate this festive period in a peaceful and harmonious manner.” “We’ve come a long way through the year, to which we have been through a lot.” Reiterating on the duty of the police and also drawing inspiration from the bible, the ACP stressed that the men and women in blue have a duty to enforce the law, both criminal and civil, which is derived from the Ten Commandments. “That means we must carry out our duties professionally, responsibly and within the confines of the law.” NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika backing the statements of ACP Wagambie expressed that there is an expectation put on the force to perform and this is the time to show the public that the NCD Command is ready and capable of ensuring their safety. He urged that all police officers conduct themselves in a professional manner and remember to keep in mind that they carry the pride and the face of those that they swore an oath to protect.