Haiti - Security : Graduation of the 26th promotion of the PNH
Tuesday at the Police Academy (Road of Frères), the President a.i. Jocelerme Privert accompanied of Prime Minister, Enex Jean-Charles, attended the graduation ceremony of the 26th promotion of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) consisting of 1,474 new agents (including 186 women) over 1,513 applicants.
The ceremony took place in the presence of Camille Edouard Junior, Minister of Justice and Public Security, the President of the Lower House Cholzer Chancy and Senator Ronald Larèche President ai of the Senate, the Presidents of Commissions Justice and Security of the two Chambers, representatives of the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), the Director General of the PNH, Michel-Ange Gédéon, of members of the high command of the PNH, the Heads of Delegation of the International Community , relatives and friends of the recipients.
In his remarks of circumstances, the Head of State addressing the new graduates declared "This celebration will mark the end of a step... More bold steps await you. This distinction requires you to assume this dual responsibility to serve and protect the Haitian people. To assume it with the permanent sense of duty, loyalty, esteem, morality, the corps spirit should be your main guides in these steps toward success."
President a.i. Privert personally honored John S. Saint Cyr, the laureate of the 26th Promotion by delivering him directly his parchment.
For his part, the Commander of the PNH, Michel-Ange Gédéon, welcomed the families of new officers and invited recipients to fraternity and living together before addressing the new police officers "Never be men and women of a political system. Be the citizens of Haiti. Under your leadership, the bandits should always be concerned regardless of their political chapels. Make the Act your guide, your compass, whatever the conditions. Let the politics to politicians and make your work with dignity."
