18/07/2026
✋🏻 Oath Taking Ceremony for 368 New Constables in the Mauritius Police Force 🇲🇺
Today, 18 July 2026, a significant milestone was reached at the Philip Oh San Auditorium in Vacoas for a total of 116 Temporary Woman Police Constables (TWPCs) and 252 Temporary Police Constables (TPCs) - who entered the service on 3 November 2025. They officially took their solemn oath during a dedicated Oath Taking Ceremony.
The ceremony was presided over by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. R. Soorojebally, PMSM. In his address, the Commissioner of Police reminded the new cohort that the oath is not a mere formality, but a profound commitment to selflessly protect the country, uphold the law with absolute fairness, and maintain allegiance to the values of the Mauritius Police Force.
🔷 Key Highlights from the Commissioner’s Address:
📌 A Legacy of Resilience: The Commissioner highlighted that the Mauritius Police Force is one of the oldest police organisations in the world, spanning over 257 years. He reminded the trainees that the force has successfully evolved through centuries due to the quality, dedication, and selflessness of its officers.
📌 The Power and Responsibility of the Oath: Officers were reminded that the oath vests them with legal police powers to prevent and detect offences, preserve peace, and serve without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.
📌 Integrity, Objectivity, and Public Trust: The Commissioner strictly cautioned against deviance, corruption, or overzealous conduct. He emphasized that an officer's decisions must never be governed by personal relationships or grudges. He urged them to act strictly within legal parameters, as they will be held accountable for both their actions and inactions.
📌 A Call for Empathy and Excellence: The new constables were encouraged to serve the community with deep empathy—particularly the most vulnerable groups—and to continuously strive for knowledge and self-improvement.
As these 368 newly sworn-in officers step forward to officially begin their journey, the Mauritius Police Force wishes them a long, safe, and fruitful career in service to our nation.
Long Live the Mauritius Police Force! 🇲🇺