{"id":79933,"date":"2025-12-16T17:19:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/president-boko-leads-botswana-police-college-ceremony"},"modified":"2025-12-16T18:51:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:51:01","slug":"president-boko-leads-botswana-police-college-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/president-boko-leads-botswana-police-college-ceremony","title":{"rendered":"President Boko Leads Botswana Police College Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. <\/strong><\/span><b>On 12 December 2025 the President of Botswana Advocate Duma Gideon Boko officiated at the pass\u2010out parade of Intake No. 1 of 2025 at the Botswana Police College. The ceremony marked the graduation of 873 recruits most of whom were Special Constables. This cohort is the first group to be absorbed into the national police system under the government\u2019s plan. Families\u2019 community leaders and senior police officials attended the event. The atmosphere was one of pride and hope for strengthened public safety. President Boko commended the graduates for their discipline and service readiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The pass\u2010out parade showcased disciplined formations drills and a formal inspection by the President. Graduates wore official police uniforms and stood in precise lines as they received their certificates. Senior police officers delivered remarks on the importance of integrity community engagement and rule of law. The crowd applauded as the names of the top performers were read aloud. Local media covered the event highlighting the government\u2019s commitment to expanding the police service. The ceremony closed with a march past by the new officers.<\/p>\n<p>Following the parade President Boko moved to commission eight solar street lights along the access roads of the Police College. The lights will provide illumination and improve safety for students staff and visitors. The street lights were donated by the passing out Intake as a gesture of community responsibility. Their decision to fund the lights followed an incident in which one of their colleagues was injured after being struck by a motor vehicle during physical training. That event motivated the group to contribute to safer patrol and training environments.<\/p>\n<p>The solar street lights are mounted along key stretches of the college access roads. They use sustainable energy and will operate without burdening the college\u2019s power supply. College leadership expressed gratitude to the graduates for their initiative and generosity. Students attending the college will benefit from safer movement during early morning and evening hours. The President noted that the donation reflects the character and leadership qualities of the graduating class. He encouraged them to continue contributing to community safety beyond the college.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks President Boko reaffirmed the government\u2019s priority to strengthen public safety through training recruitment and infrastructure development. He said the integration of Special Constables into the police service will enhance law enforcement presence across the country. He also highlighted the importance of resilience community partnership and innovation. The commissioning of the solar lights was cited as a model of proactive problem solving. The event concluded with congratulations to the graduates and best wishes for their service careers. This historic pass\u2010out parade and the associated donation stand as milestones in Botswana\u2019s ongoing efforts to build a capable and community\u2010focused police force.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Botswana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. On 12 December 2025 the President of Botswana Advocate Duma Gideon Boko officiated at the pass\u2010out parade of Intake No. 1 of 2025 at the Botswana Police College. The ceremony marked the graduation of 873 recruits most of whom were Special Constables. 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