Metropolitan Police Commander Inspects Cadet Training, Issues Uniforms to 136 Recruits
The user wants a short summary of the article, 1-2 sentences, 120-220 characters max 240. Must be in English only. No quotes, no markdown. Just the summary text. Key facts: Metropolitan Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Sayam Boonsom inspecte
The Metropolitan Police Commander inspected the training of Police Cadet Course 96 for the 1st and 2nd Metropolitan Police Divisions, presenting uniforms to boost morale of new officers ready to serve the public.
At 11:00 AM on October 26, Pol. Maj. Gen. Sayam Boonsom, Metropolitan Police Commander, presided over the basic training inspection and uniform presentation for newly appointed police officers of Police Cadet Course 96 under the 1st and 2nd Metropolitan Police Divisions, Metropolitan Police Training Division, at the 2nd Metropolitan Police Division training ground (Metropolitan Police Bureau). Attending were Pol. Col. Thinnakorn Somwandee, Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Bureau; Pol. Col. Sittichai Srisopha Charoenrat, Commander of Metropolitan Police Training Division; Pol. Lt. Col. Sittisak Nakamat, Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Training Division; Pol. Lt. Col. Ekaphap Tanprayoon, Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 1; Pol. Lt. Col. Thanachot Rukdee, Head of Division 4, Metropolitan Police Bureau; Pol. Lt. Col. Thirawat Boonyok, Commander of 1st Metropolitan Police Division, Metropolitan Police Training Division; and Pol. Lt. Col. Aphichok Khonbodee, Commander of 2nd Metropolitan Police Division, Metropolitan Police Training Division, along with relevant police personnel.
The visit aimed to ensure close supervision of new officers and monitor their readiness in basic training to prepare them for full duty. Basic training is considered crucial for instilling discipline, endurance, responsibility, and the mindset of protecting public peace, ensuring every officer can perform duties effectively with physical, mental, and disciplinary readiness as the foundation of police work.
On this occasion, Pol. Maj. Gen. Sayam presented uniforms to all 136 new officers — 97 from the 1st Metropolitan Police Division and 39 from the 2nd Metropolitan Police Division — so they have proper attire for training and duty. Additionally, 200 lunch sets were provided for participating personnel, emphasizing welfare and morale, especially for new officers adjusting to police life. Support and encouragement from commanders serve as a vital driving force for self-development into knowledgeable, capable officers ready to carry out assigned missions.
The Metropolitan Police Bureau prioritizes preparing new officers in discipline, basic training, and welfare so personnel can develop their potential appropriately and grow into quality officers who are steadfast in duty, responsible, and ready to maintain peace, order, and safety of life and property for the public.
