Haitian National Police Celebration: 30 Years of Resilience and Resistance in Commitment to the Homeland
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Haitian National Police (PNH), this Thursday, June 12, was organized in the presence of several authorities of the country.
Held at the chapel of the amphitheater of the National Police School (ENP), this solemn ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, presidential advisors Leslie Voltaire, Smith Augustin and Edgard Leblanc Fils, members of the government, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and judicial authorities, was presided over by the Archbishop of Port-au-Prince, Monseigneur Max Leroy Mésidor.
In his homily, the prelate urged police officers to show resilience, resistance, and courage in the execution of their duties. “I invite you to be united in order to combat negative influences that could reflect poorly on the institution,” preached Monseigneur Mesidor.
The interim Director General of the PNH, Mr. Rameau Normil, members of the high command, officers of the Multinational Support Mission for Haiti (MSS), as well as municipal officials honored this celebration with their presence.
Paying them a strong tribute, Rameau Normil saluted the memory of the agents killed on the battlefield. The commander-in-chief revisited the PNH modernization plan, mentioning “the strengthening of its operational capacities, adequate resources, dignified social support for agents, the creation of an Air Police, and the creation of training centers in the North and South.” Before all attendees, the Director General declared: “I tell you with force, we will re-establish security. We will enforce order, we will render Justice.”
For his part, the head of government, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, praised the sustained efforts of the police institution, which, since its creation by the law of November 29, 1994, has worked tirelessly to ensure the protection of lives and property throughout the national territory, in accordance with its motto: “Protect and Serve.”
On this occasion, in his capacity as president of the CSPN, the Prime Minister paid a strong tribute to the police officers, male and female, who have fallen or gone missing in the line of duty.
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