The passing out ceremony was held at the Police Academy in Banjulinding, Kombo North.The officers comprised of  147 constables, 9 cadet assistant superintendents and 10 cadet inspectors. Speaking at the passing out ceremony,Yankuba Sonko, the inspector general of Police (IGP) said he is convinced that the officers will be dedicated and committed to their duties as they have demonstrated that during their training. This, he added, will have a great impact on their future assignment as police officers.

"I will therefore challenge you officers to carry out your duties without fear and favour, and you should be ready to conduct and perform general policing duties and other related engagements with the service welfare of the Gambian people and society," IGP Sonko remarked. He reminded the officers that the graduation is sending them to the wider society where they will be confronted with numerous challenges and problems. "I therefore expect you to make teamwork and collective effort to fulfill their mandate as trained police officers. Consult, if you don’t know and ask for assistance when in difficulties, this will greatly enhance your operation among yourselves and the great society," IGP Sonko advised.

The IGP further reminded the officers that they cannot operate in isolation and  hope to succeed.  He therefore urged them to collaborate with the community and the people around them, saying, "you are there to serve them but not to act as their masters in modern policing, the emphasis on community policing is a crime prevention strategy that calls for collaboration between the police and the community to combat crime and other communal problems".

He continued: "Be honest, be loyal and operate within the philosophy of the force; that is courtesy,openness, neutrality, to be factual,approach, ability, considerate and thoughtfulness. We must endeavour  to support and consolidate the efforts of President Jammeh as far as the security and tranquility of this country is concerned. The head of state's ultimate vision is to transfrom this country into a Silicon Valley and establish a crime-free nation. We must work harder to jealously safeguard  the peace and stability that this country has been enjoying and continues to enjoy.

The IGP emphasised that peace and stability cannot be achieved in the country if the security operatives are not extra-vigilant, determined, committed, dedicated, loyal and always prepared to sacrifice. He then challenged the officers to live up to expectation and be loyal to the president and the government of The Gambia.  "I expect all of you to protect the sovereignty of this nation," he concluded.

Ousman Sonko, the minister of Interior and NGO Affairs,thanked the parents of the officers for allowing their sons and daughters to join the noble profession [the Police Force], to serve their nation. "The officers were trained on various areas ranging from basic policing, self defence, riot conrtol,and various disciplines which prepare them for challenges ahead," he revealed, and continued: "You are given all it takes to be police officers and to whom much is given, much is expected. It is the duty of the law enforcement agents to fight against drug abuse,  trafficking and corruption.

The president’s call for zero tolerance on drug abuse and corruption should be implemented to the letter and as officers, you must desist from drug abuse and corruption. We will not live any stone unturned in the fight against drugs in this country. The country's security is a collective responsibility with community support to join and fight drugs and corruption. The Gambia is known for its peace and security and  that  is why it is called the Smiling Coast of Africa." 

Commissioner Mamudu Jobe  of the Police Academy in Yundum informed the gathering that '2010 Intake One' is the best since the past three years, as it is the first time all the officers are able to pass the designed courses. "This is first of its kind that the Police Academy was able to run three courses simultaneously completing successfully the same date. The officers can be relied upon in all assignments of general policing to serve both at national and international levels," he said.

Jobe finally called on the officers to be faithful and bear true allegiance to the president of the Republic. Present at the ceremony were the chief of defence staff, Lt. Gen, Masanneh kinteh  and the director general of the National Intelligence Agency,Numo Kujabi amongst others.