A group of 45 police officers attending the Police Junior Command and Staff Course (PJCSC) at the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District, on Thursday, June 12, completed a two-day field study designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical leadership experiences.
The junior officers of the 12th intake, drawn from multiple security institutions including the Rwanda National Police (RNP), Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS), Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), and the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), conducted the study tour in two phases.
On Tuesday, June 10, the trainees visited the Rwanda Liberation Museum in Mulindi, Gicumbi District, and the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi. On June 12, the study tour continued at the Museum for Campaign Against Genocide at the Parliamentary Building in Kimihurura, and the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera, Gasabo District.
Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Antoine Munyampundu, the PJCSC course coordinator, emphasized the importance of the study tour in reinforcing the lessons taught in class.
“This field study provides students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the practical application of their learning, particularly in the context of leadership. By engaging directly with real-world scenarios, students can observe how theoretical concepts are translated into effective leadership practices. We wanted them to see examples of both failed and successful leadership, as reflected in Rwanda’s history,” said CSP Munyampundu.
The National Police College conducts field visits as an integral component of the Junior Command and Staff Course, aiming to instill values such as patriotism, integrity, visionary leadership, and heroism in the nation's future security leaders.