The operatives of Rapid Response
Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have been urged to look beyond their
role as law enforcement agents and see themselves as essential service
providers to the people.
The exhortation was made today by
the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Abdul Rasaq
Balogun at a 7 day workshop on administering First Aid in emergency situations.
Dr. Balogun while urging the
officers stated “your role is more than policing. You are always on the road.
This training is necessary as first responders to emergencies in the State.
The training is to enhance your
services as officers to the people. The first few minutes of emergencies are
very cardinal. It can shape or mar the victim’s future, and so, you must be
mindful of your actions”.
He noted that the training was part
of the State Government’s efforts to keep police officers in the state in tune
with global best practices.
He added that time was of the
essence in administering first aid during emergencies, urging the officers to
avail themselves of the values of the training programme.
Also speaking at the same ceremony,
the Commander, Rapid Response Squad, Lagos, ACP Olatunji Disu urged the men to
put in their utmost best, stressing that government too would reciprocate the
gesture.
He urged the men to see their
service to humanity as service to God.
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