Mindanao Times

391 police officers finish safety course

- BY SAMANTHA T. BURGOS

A TOTAL of 391 police officers finished public safety officer basic course training.

“Let us recognize every aspiring student here and their aims to be one of our country’s defenders”, acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte said in his speech addressing the newly commission­ed officers of the Class Kalis during the recognitio­n rites on Wednesday at the Regional Training Center 11 Parade Ground in Barangay Mintal, Tugbok District.

Duterte said that it is only appropriat­e to be grateful to these officers who work in order to maintain peace and security in the society.

“There are many challenges in store for you, so we urge you to hold your ground and continue to do your duty to the fullest,” he added.

“You are the models of respect and discipline for the masses to learn from,” Duterte said as he implied to never forget their duties and responsibi­lities as servants of peace and order.

“The Davao City Government will continue to

support the security and law enforcemen­t partners in the years to come, and also look forward to more enhancemen­t and capability trainings to reduce crime in Davao City,” Duterte said.

During the said event, the officers showcased their skill in using arnis and pikete as arm for defense.

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