Policing has always been more than just a job and as a consequence it has attracted to its ranks those who have a deep commitment to caring for the public.

These sentiments were shared by Minister for Defence, Timoci Natuva as he reminded the new police officers during the passing out parade yesterday.

A total number of one hundred and fifty four men and women graduated yesterday from the Police Academy School in Nasese, Suva.

Natuva said their training in the last six months is the basic foundation in preparing themselves to prove that much needed policing services to the community.

During the training period, officers were both educated theoretically and spiritually on basic policing which covers various facts ranging from the introduction to the Fiji Police Force, professionalism in policing, to leadership, police operations, investigations, criminal laws, customer service and community policing.

Natuva also reminded the new officers about the increasing tough challenges and high public expectations in their duty.