Police absorbs 845 special constables into service

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The ceremony marked a historic milestone for the service.PIC.DGB

As the Botswana Police Service (BPS) has dissolved the Special Constable programme, 845 former special constables have now been fully absorbed into the service.

They joined 28 new police recruits, bringing the number to 873 trainees who graduated on Friday in a ceremony officiated by President Advocate Duma Boko at an event attended by ministers and other senior government officials. Addressing the graduates, Boko challenged recruits to uphold integrity, professionalism, and compassion as they begin their policing careers.

Boko reminded the graduates that their authority comes from the people they serve, emphasising accountability and adherence to the rule of law.

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