The Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Administration and Personnel, DCG Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza, has urged a new cohort of police station commanders to translate their intensive training into effective law enforcement, professional leadership and improved public service.
She made the remarks on Friday, October 16, while presiding over the closing ceremony of the fourth intake of a training programme for police station commanders held in Mayange, Bugesera District.
The cohort, comprising young officers fresh from demanding tactical and strategic training drills, is expected to bring renewed energy, operational discipline and contemporary policing skills to police stations across the country.
Their preparation is particularly relevant at a time when policing demands are becoming increasingly complex, requiring officers to respond not only to conventional crime but also to emerging threats, technology-driven criminal activity and changing public security expectations.
Addressing the graduates, Ujeneza emphasised that their newly acquired knowledge must translate into practical results, reminding them of their responsibility to uphold the law and provide citizens with efficient, professional and respectful services.
Police station commanders occupy a critical position in Rwanda’s security architecture. They oversee frontline operations, supervise personnel, coordinate responses to incidents and maintain direct contact with communities.
Their effectiveness can determine how quickly crimes are reported and addressed, how emerging security threats are identified and how much confidence citizens place in law enforcement institutions.
The training reflects the Rwanda National Police’s continuing investment in developing commanders capable of combining operational readiness with sound judgment, leadership, accountability and community engagement.
Modern policing increasingly requires officers who can assess risks, make decisions under pressure, manage personnel and resources, and coordinate with other security and administrative institutions.
For the newly trained commanders, the real test now moves from the training grounds to their respective stations, where they will be expected to apply their skills to everyday security challenges.
Ujeneza’s message reinforced a central principle of professional policing: operational competence must go hand in hand with respect for the law, public accountability and quality service delivery.
