Thursday morning at the National Police School located on the Route des Frères, President Jovenel Moïse, accompanied by Michel-Ange Gédéon, Director General of the Haitian National Police and the United States Ambassador to Haiti, Michèle Sison, in the presence of senior executives of the police institution, national and international personalities (diplomatic corps) of parents and friends of the recipients, participated in the graduation of the 30th promotion of the PNH consisting of 656 police officers including 140 women, who have successfully completed their training started in December 2018.

In his speech Michel-Ange Gédéon said "[...] You went through the front door to arrive on the esplanade and it is there, that the highest authorities of the country will make you full police officers. Being a policeman is more than wearing blue pants and a cream shirt, it's more than wearing the outfits of specialized units. It is also a spirit of self-sacrifice, a spirit of service, to be useful to the community. So you are asked to understand others, even the most misguided ewes. To be a police officer is to understand that you share the life of the people; this people who saw you born

A weapon will be awarded for your safety and that of the population. Never, ever, return it against your brothers and sisters if you are not in a position of self-defense ! Nou pa voye polisye fè bal pou ti krik ti krak "

Addressing the new police officers, President Jovenel Moïse began by asking to observe a minute of meditation to pay tribute to all the police officers who fell in the line of duty before declaring

"After long months of diligently following the training sessions given by experienced trainers, you are finally facing the Haitian Nation you want to serve, to receive from her the honors your efforts deserve and also reaffirm your commitment to protecting lives and property.

[...] The challenges are enormous and your ability to respond quickly and effectively is limited. But rest assured! You will enjoy the full support of my Administration, myself, the Superior Council of the National Police and your Directorate General.

This is an opportunity for me to express my warmest congratulations to the Director General, the High Command, the Commissioners, trainers, every police officer and police officer, for your commitment and dedication to protecting and serving the people.

[...] The whole nation expects you to fully assume your responsibilities.

[...] I sincerely hope that, through your behavior, you embody the values ​​of the Republic. Our fellow citizens will recognize themselves in you and the whole nation will thank you for it.

Exercise your authority with foresight, righteousness, benevolence but also with firmness. Perform the tasks entrusted to you from today with a spirit of discernment.

May the Constitution of the country and the laws of the Republic be your compass throughout your career!

I wish you courage, perseverance and success! [...]"

HL/ HaitiLibre