Africa-Press – Angola. The Minister of the Interior, Eugénio Laborinho, considered this Wednesday, in Luanda, the National Police (PN) as a source of pride for the people and the Angolan State, as it has been able to interpret the wishes of citizens in matters of prevention and fighting crime, despite the difficulties it faces.
In a congratulatory message, on the 48th anniversary of the National Police, the minister praises the performance in ensuring and defending democratic legality in the country, highlighting that PN is a respected organization at regional and international level.
In the letter, the leader states that the sector is investing in the training of personnel, the rejuvenation of forces, the restructuring and requalification of provincial and municipal commands, police stations and police stations.
It also highlights the fundamental role played by all employees who, day and night, make countless sacrifices, to maintain social peace and the functioning of public and private institutions, as well as the free movement of people and goods, from Cabinda to Cunene and the sea to the East.
Remember that the National Police is a militarized and non-partisan force, aimed at guaranteeing public security and the exercise of citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms, as well as ensuring and defending democratic legality in the country.
National Police Day is celebrated on February 28, the date on which, in 1976, the first President of Angola, António Agostinho Neto, presided, at the Mártires do Kapolo Police School, in Luanda, at the 383rd flag oath ceremony. police personnel in independent Angola.
Originating from the Public Security Police (PSP), a former corporation of the Portuguese colonial administration, the National Police has undergone a series of resizings since 1975, after National Independence, starting with the People’s Police Corps of Angola (CPPA).
As a result of the transformations carried out at the time with the integration of various police and non-police bodies, the CPPA was renamed the Angola Police Corps (CPA) and, in 1983, it was renamed the National Police (PN).
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