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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has actually highlighted the need for a progressive transformation within Sri Lanka Police to support guideline of law in the country.Attending the losing consciousness parade of the 82nd batch of the Special Task Force (STF) at the Katukurunda STF Training Camp in Kalutara the other day (07 ), the President kept in mind that the general public positions its rely on the Police service to support the supremacy of the law and preserving that trust is an essential obligation of the Police DepartmentAddressing the freshly commissioned officers, President Dissanayake stated that how one serves and appreciates their occupation is reflected in their career and advised the officers to embrace their professional duty in such a way that contributes meaningfully to the transformative change the nation needs, the Presidents Media Division (PMD) stated in a statement.Highlighting the present state of institutional breakdown in numerous sectors, the President mentioned that people have actually currently started modification by changing the political authority, however restated that political change alone is inadequate.
Instead, a thorough and favorable change across all sectors is required for national progress.The President further highlighted that brand-new law enforcement officers carry the responsibility of fulfilling public expectations.
The Head of State advised them to guarantee public security and security and to avoid the country from falling victim to organized crime and drug-related issues, the PMD said.The President also mentioned that the younger generation needs to take obligation for the motherland, bearing that duty on their shoulders and ought to strive to guide both their individual future and the future of the country in a positive direction.President Dissanayake concluded by stating that joining the routine service of Sri Lanka Police today must be remembered by all as a significant and effective step forward.The President further noted that the service rendered by the Special Task Force (STF) on behalf of the public during times of emergency and disaster is extremely commendable, the declaration said.An overall of 118 freshly recruited Sub-Inspectors and 231 Probationary Police Constables who effectively finished their standard training graduated throughout the ceremony.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake granted certificates and honours to officers who demonstrated exceptional efficiency during the training programme.A commemorative token was also provided to President Dissanayake, who participated in the ceremony as the Chief Guest, it added.An operational demonstration by STF officers on a simulated battleground existed as part of the event.Established in 1983 under the style Victory is Certain, the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force is currently recognized as a distinguished unit deployed for VIP security, criminal activity and arranged criminal activity suppression and narcotics manage efforts focused on developing a drug-free nation.The ceremony was attended by Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr.
Nalinda Jayatissa, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratne, Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya, STF Commanding Officer Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Samantha de Silva, in addition to other senior police officers, the moms and dads of graduating officers and other invitees.-- PMD--





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