CM Speaks At SI Passing-Out Parade

Speaking at the passing-out parade of the 2012-2013 batch of trainee SIs at the AP Police Academy (APPA, Hyderabad), Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy congratulated the newly-appointed SIs, and welcomed them to "one of the nation's most prestigious police forces."

The CM then went on to address a rousing speech to the SIs. "As part of the police force, you have a job like no other. And, it is your duty to work within the bounds of law, to ensure that justice is done, and that all those who come in the way of justice are duly punished. Honesty must be your constant companion."

"For the forthcoming 33 years, you have the privilege of working for the people, safeguarding them, and serving them. It is not so with us [politicians]. Once every 5 years, we have to impress the people all over again, and have them vote us into government," said the CM.

"You owe it to the security of your job to accomplish it with honesty and sincerity. You owe it, not only to your superiors, not only to your government, not only to the people, but, most importantly, to yourself. If, after a day's work, you can think of it for 10 minutes, and tell yourself with utmost honesty that you have done your duty, only then will you become a truly great police officer," advised the Chief Minister.

1256 new SIs were present at the parade.