A farewell ceremony was held for 280 police trainees who successfully completed their training

Among them, 225 apprentice Police Constables and 55 apprentice Police Constable Drivers successfully completed nearly eight months of basic training at the Kalutara Police Vidya Mawatha Training School. Having pledged to uphold an environment where the public can live peacefully, free from fear and suspicion, and to dedicate themselves to serving the community in their day-to-day needs, they were proudly assigned to their respective police stations today, 03.04.2025.

The passing-out parade was held this evening at the Aluvihara Grounds of the Kalutara Police College under the patronage of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ananda Wijepala. The event was attended by the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Mr. Ravi Seneviratne, and the Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya.

The parade, comprising 10 platoons of 280 police constables and constable drivers, was commanded by the Chief Parade Commander, Assistant Superintendent of Police Mr. Ruchira Karunanayake, representing the Counter-Terrorism and Investigation Division. The Second-in-Command of the parade was the Officer-in-Charge of the Elpitiya Police Station, Mr. Milan Osanda.

Following the parade, awards and certificates were presented by the Honorable Minister and the Inspector General of Police to officers who demonstrated exceptional performance during their training under five categories:

Most Outstanding Police Constable – 107968 A.M. Drahudha Viswanath Seneviratne
Most Outstanding Apprentice Constable Driver – 108106 A.M. Gayan Maduranga Herath
Best Probationary Officer in Law – 107985 R.M.D.S. Senaratne
Best Shooter – Probationary Police Constable 108087 W.I.S. Bandara
Best Driver – 108104 R.M.S.T.D. Lanka

The ceremony commenced with the welcome address delivered by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Recruitment and Training), Mr. Jagath Seram. Distinguished guests including Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Administration) Mr. Sanjeewa Dharmarathne, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Western Province) Mr. Sajeewa Medawatte, and Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Training and Advanced Training) Mr. Sampath Kumara Liyanage, along with other senior police officers, legal professionals, and government officials, graced the occasion. They also warmly welcomed the families and well-wishers of the trainee officers.

In their keynote addresses, Minister Ananda Wijepala and Inspector General of Police Mr. Priyantha Weerasuriya extended their congratulations to the newly appointed officers. They emphasized the importance of professionalism, discipline, integrity, and dedication, encouraging the officers to serve the public with honesty and commitment as members of the distinguished police service.

The ceremony concluded with a vibrant display of performances by the Police Special Task Force, the Police Western Band, the Police Canine Unit, and the talented teams of the Police Academy, adding color, dignity, and entertainment to the occasion through music, drills, and cultural performances.

All arrangements for the event were successfully carried out under the direction and leadership of the Director of the Police Academy, Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. Dushantha Ruwan Thalagala. The Police Media Division, Police Information Technology Division, Crime Reports Division, and Police Communication Division collaboratively ensured that the entire ceremony was broadcast live from start to finish via the official Sri Lanka Police Facebook page.