65 Afghan Police Officers Complete Course

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By Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan

HERAT, Afghanistan, June 20, 2006 — The Afghan National Police displayed their professionalism during a graduation ceremony at the regional training center here recently.

The 65-student class completed a five-week general police training course that included instruction on combating smuggling, weapons use, conducting patrols, and anti-discrimination.

"If someone is not trained to operate a car, they will not drive properly. It is the same with police work. It is important they are trained properly before becoming police officers", said Gen. Mohammad Houb Salangy, Herat chief of police.

The most important lesson taught however, was integrity and self-confidence, said Col. Allah Noor Mohammadi, Herat Regional Training Center commander.

“When an officer has these traits, he can better serve the people,” Mohammadi said. “Without these, an officer will be selfish and not take care of the welfare of the people.” {Click on image for details}