Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael launched a welcome and training program for former special force members from across the country today.
The program, attended by senior police officers, was conducted at the Ethiopian Police University.
Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael said on the occasion that members of the former special force who chose to join the federal police should repeat the contribution they had been making at regional level.
He explained that the reorganization decision passed by the government to build a strong police and defense force through reorganizing former regional Special Forces is being realized.
The commissioner general urged the members to acquire the knowledge and skill that enable them to serve the people loyally and ethically during their stay at the police university.
He further stressed that upon the completion of their training they have to serve the community impartially and free from ethnic, religious and political biases.
Police University President Deputy Commissioner General, Mesfin Abebe said on his part that the university would provide them with training which makes them competent enough for their next mission.
The trainees have expressed their commitment to attend the program diligently and ethically, and serve the people and their country at the utmost level.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency