Betraying one's oath is the greatest act of negligence a person can commit: ACP
19 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 07:50At a swearing-in ceremony for 133 new police recruits, Assistant Commissioner of Police Hussain Rasheed emphasized that the oath of office is a sacred commitment binding upon oneself. He urged the new officers to uphold their responsibilities with integrity and justice, reminding them of the profound significance of their pledge to sacrifice their lives in service to the nation and its citizens.
Oath-taking ceremony held for newly recruited officers of the Maldives Police Service. | police
Assistant Commissioner of Police Hussain Rasheed has stated that betraying an oath of office is one of the gravest failures a person can commit, from both a religious and ethical perspective.
He made these remarks while speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for newly recruited officers of the Maldives Police Service.
Speaking at the ceremony, Rasheed stated that an oath is not merely a set of words spoken aloud. He emphasized that it is a solemn commitment that one imposes upon oneself.
He stated that betraying an oath after taking it is one of the greatest acts of negligence a person can commit, from both a religious and moral perspective. He further noted that the significance of this oath is even more profound for the police, given their noble responsibility of maintaining national peace and security.
He stated that every moment an officer dons the police uniform to serve the community, they must reflect upon the solemn oath they have taken. He further emphasized that this oath signifies a commitment to upholding justice and a readiness to sacrifice one's life for the sake of the Maldivian nation and its people.
In his remarks, Rasheed highlighted the nobility of police service and the profound significance of the oath taken when performing those duties. He stated that the police oath is a solemn pledge to serve the nation and its people, emphasizing that betraying such a commitment is a matter of grave consequence.
In his address to the newly sworn-in officers, he highlighted the gravity of the responsibilities ahead and emphasized the importance of upholding the true spirit of their oath in the line of duty.
Furthermore, he stated that every moment an officer dons the uniform to ensure community safety serves as a reminder of the solemn oath they have taken. He emphasized that this oath signifies their commitment to upholding justice and their readiness to sacrifice their lives for the sake of the Maldivian nation and its citizens.
A total of 133 newly recruited officers were sworn into the police service during the ceremony. This cohort includes 64 special constabulary officers. Following the swearing-in, the officers officially signed their oaths of office.
