The Inspector General of the Rwanda National Police, CG Felix Namuhoranye, has called on security leaders to ensure that effective policing keeps pace with rapid technological advancement and the evolving security environment.

Speaking on Friday during the graduation ceremony for the Junior Officers Leadership Course at the Rwanda National Police College in Musanze District, CG Namuhoranye said modern security challenges require leaders who can adapt to technological innovations and changing operational demands.

The five-month leadership programme brought together 45 participants drawn from the Rwanda National Police, the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS), the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), and the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB).

The Inspector General emphasized that strong leadership, professionalism and the ability to embrace innovation are essential for maintaining public safety and responding effectively to emerging security threats.

The joint training reflects Rwanda’s continued emphasis on strengthening cooperation among the country’s key security and law enforcement institutions. By bringing together officers from different agencies, the programme is intended to enhance coordination, information sharing and unified responses to increasingly complex security challenges.

Rwanda has in recent years invested heavily in modern policing technologies, including smart surveillance systems, digital crime reporting platforms and integrated command-and-control capabilities, as part of broader efforts to improve public safety and service delivery.

The graduating officers are expected to apply the leadership and management skills acquired during the course in their respective institutions, contributing to more effective, technology-driven security operations across the country.