DILI, 05 February 2025 (TATOLI) – The Council of Ministers, today, approved a Government Resolution on the recruitment of new police officers.
The resolution was presented by the Minister of Interior, Francisco da Costa Guterres.
“A total of 500 new police personnel will be recruited, 400 of whom will join the Agent Training Course and 100 others will be admitted to the Officer Training Course,” said in a statement.
The recruitment of the 500 new police officers is set to take place this year.
The recruitment will make it possible to address the police officers shortage in the country.
“The aim of the recruitment is to reinforce the PNTL’s personnel to ensure greater operational capacity and a more efficient police presence throughout the country,” the statement reads.
The recruitment also intended to promote the generational renewal of the institution, to ensure the continuity and modernization of the police structure.
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