The People’s Police force has been presented with the title “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” for its contributions to the country during the past 45 years.

The presentation was made at a ceremony held in Ha Noi on July 18 on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the force, which falls on July 20.

State President Nguyen Minh Triet, who handed over the honour to the General Department of Police, said that the Party, State and people acknowledged and appreciated the great contributions, sacrifices and accomplishments made by the People’s Police force.

Thousands of policemen and officers sacrificed part of their bodies, even their lives, while being on duty, proving their noble nature and personality, he stressed.

The President added that the country’s socio-economic development must go hand in hand with national security and defence, and vice versa, security and national defence tasks must efficiently serve socio-economic development .

Regarding recent wrongdoings by a number of policemen, President Triet urged leaders of the police force to take measures to prevent the recurrence of similar cases.

Source: VNA