Prince Daniel shows support for newly graduated police officers – the Royal Central
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Prince Daniel of Sweden has long devoted time to the Swedish police and talked about how much he values their work. He has just shown his support again and sent a digital message to the closing ceremonies for newly graduated police officers throughout Sweden.
During his announcement, delivered on November 19, 2021, Prince Daniel said: “A large part of your training time has come during a very special time in our history. The pandemic has affected us all. Different. Nevertheless, while many have been able to close the door and work from home, your colleagues are among those who have been out in the community just as usual. Every day, around the clock, 365 days a year, it is you police officers who carry out the task of fighting crime. You make sure that the person who commits the crime can be prosecuted. You help and support victims of crime. In addition, crime is prevented by supporting young people to choose a better path ”.
The prince continued: “You have worked hard to get here. Also, when you get the new shoulder flaps for your uniform – well, then they come with a promise of even more hard work. They come with tough demands and high expectations. Just as it should be “Yet they also come with an opportunity: the opportunity to make a difference for the better – in society and in the lives of individuals. You will mean a lot, to many.”
In October this year, Prince Daniel attended a ceremony to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty. The police authority’s memorial service in Kungsholm’s church honored the 121 people who lost their lives in service since the nationalization of the Swedish police.
The police authority is the national police force in Sweden with responsibility for law enforcement, public order and public security in the country. The authority is headed by the National Police Chief, who is appointed by the government. It is one of the largest state authorities in Sweden, with just over 28,500 employees, of which police accounted for about 75 percent of the staff. It takes two and a half years to become a police officer in Sweden.