LvSUIA freshmen swore allegiance to the Ukrainian people

First-year cadets of the Lviv State University of Internal Affairs gave the Oath of an employee of the National Police. More than 360 young men and women swore allegiance to the Ukrainian people.

The cadets swore to be a police officer with dignity and perform their duties faithfully, to follow the Constitution and laws of Ukraine, to respect and protect human rights and freedoms.

Freshmen and guests solemnly performed the National Anthem of Ukraine. And after that, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the defenders who died defending our homeland from the enemy.

Mary Akopyan, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, congratulated the freshmen on taking the Oath. She emphasized that choosing the profession of a law enforcement officer is a very responsible and courageous step, because being a Ukrainian police officer means being a model of stability, professionalism, humanity and resilience.

"Welcome to the big police family. I believe that you will study diligently and be ready at any moment to serve, protect Ukraine and our society. I am sure that your generation will be the guardians of order who will rebuild our state, create a new "security architecture" in Europe," the Deputy Minister emphasized.

On behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mary Akopyan solemnly handed awards of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine to university's employees, police officers, national guardsmen, border guards, rescuers, representatives of the State Migration Service and the Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Lviv region.

Roman Blahuta, the Rector of LvSUIA, also addressed the first-year cadets with a welcome speech. "Each of you will have an interesting and rich training program ahead of you with the best Ukrainian experts. Remember that now you have a unique opportunity to communicate with experienced mentors who will help you master the intricacies of your profession," the Rector of the university said.

Andriy Hodyk, the First Deputy Head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration, congratulating the cadets, noted, "You are the hope and support not only of the Lviv region, but also of the entire state."

Yuriy Kholod, the Deputy Chairman of the Lviv Regional Council, also congratulated the freshmen. "I am sure that you have made the right choice for the future of our country. Never hesitate, stand up for the defense of our independent, sovereign state."

Archpriest Ivan Revutskyi, the Priest at the Chapel of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, blessed the cadets for an easy and happy service.

The celebrations ended with a musical greeting and a joint photo commemorating this important event.