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05/04/2002
Police Service of Northern Ireland trainees graduate in style
The first trainees from Northern Ireland’s new police force, recruited on a 50-50 Catholic-Protestant basis, have graduated at an historic ceremony in Belfast.
The much talked-about event also showcased the first public use of the uniform, crest and service flag brought in as part of Royal Ulster Constabulary reforms.
The 44 recruits (31 men and 13 women) graduating at Garnerville police college on Friday April 5 were the first intake to successfully complete their training after joining the new force.
Over the next 10 weeks, the graduates will receive instruction in operational skills such as driving, public order and firearms training before going out to stations across the province in August. If they successfully complete two years’ probation, they will become fully fledged Constables.
The day was filled with symbolism particularly as the new Police Service of Northern Ireland flag was handed over to Policing Board chairman, Professor Desmond Rea. It was then raised for the first time by trainer Constable Andy Blair and student officer Knox.
Professor Rea said: “Today is a truly momentous day for all of the new officers and their families as it marks the formal beginning of their policing careers. On behalf of the Board we wish them well and assure them of our ongoing support as they take up their new positions.”
The former Chief Constable Sir Ronnie Flanagan, alongside Garda Commissioner Pat Byrne, also attended the event.
Acting Chief Constable Colin Cramphorn told the new graduates that their importance to the future of policing in Northern Ireland should not be under-estimated.
Mr Cramphorn said: “Today is one of the milestones in your personal and professional development but it has a significance stretching far beyond you as individuals or as a class.
“You are the first group to join PSNI under the terms set out in the Patten Report. You, and those who follow you, will contribute towards a substantial realignment in our staff profile so that we more truly represent the communities we endeavour to serve.
“I welcome you all to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. You have chosen an honourable career. The real work, however, is only just beginning - work which will result in the delivery of a world class policing service to all the communities in Northern Ireland.”
(AMcE)
The much talked-about event also showcased the first public use of the uniform, crest and service flag brought in as part of Royal Ulster Constabulary reforms.
The 44 recruits (31 men and 13 women) graduating at Garnerville police college on Friday April 5 were the first intake to successfully complete their training after joining the new force.
Over the next 10 weeks, the graduates will receive instruction in operational skills such as driving, public order and firearms training before going out to stations across the province in August. If they successfully complete two years’ probation, they will become fully fledged Constables.
The day was filled with symbolism particularly as the new Police Service of Northern Ireland flag was handed over to Policing Board chairman, Professor Desmond Rea. It was then raised for the first time by trainer Constable Andy Blair and student officer Knox.
Professor Rea said: “Today is a truly momentous day for all of the new officers and their families as it marks the formal beginning of their policing careers. On behalf of the Board we wish them well and assure them of our ongoing support as they take up their new positions.”
The former Chief Constable Sir Ronnie Flanagan, alongside Garda Commissioner Pat Byrne, also attended the event.
Acting Chief Constable Colin Cramphorn told the new graduates that their importance to the future of policing in Northern Ireland should not be under-estimated.
Mr Cramphorn said: “Today is one of the milestones in your personal and professional development but it has a significance stretching far beyond you as individuals or as a class.
“You are the first group to join PSNI under the terms set out in the Patten Report. You, and those who follow you, will contribute towards a substantial realignment in our staff profile so that we more truly represent the communities we endeavour to serve.
“I welcome you all to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. You have chosen an honourable career. The real work, however, is only just beginning - work which will result in the delivery of a world class policing service to all the communities in Northern Ireland.”
(AMcE)
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