For the first time 1874 graduate from police schools

The state president Prof Arthur Peter Muthalika has stressed his government’s wish to reduce the police to civilian ratio which is now at 1:1300.

Speaking during the police pass out parade at Kanjedza Police training school in Blantyre Muthalika said that he wants the ratio to be at 1:500.

“I am aware that security has deteriorated in this country and that police officers are facing numerous challenges my government will ensure that your are getting necessary support,” expressed Mutharika.

Mutharika advised the recruits to work hard because the situation is very bad therefore they should expect to work in a tough environment.

Speaking earlier Inspector general of Police Lexten Kachama warned the recruits against being involved in corruption practices because it is one of the major contributing factors to deterioration of security.

The pass out parade is the first of its kind in the history of Malawi police service as 1874 have graduated at Kanjedza, Mtakataka and Mlangeni police training schools.

Out of the 1874, 23 have been awarded medal of best recrutes.

8 police officers including deputy inspector general of police and national police spokesperson Rodher Manjolo have been awarded Medals of long service and good conduct.