Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs held ceremonial events to mark the graduation of police officers. The event combined traditions, responsibility, and sincere emotions.

The day before, a ceremony was held to award epaulettes. On this day, the cadets received their first officer ranks – police lieutenants.

On behalf of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and the National Police of Ukraine, the graduates were congratulated by the Director of the Department of Education, Science, and Sports of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Oleksandr Tarasenko and the First Deputy Head of the National Police of Ukraine – Head of the Main Investigation Department, Police General of the Third Rank Maksym Tsutskiridze. They wished the young officers success in their service, professional growth, loyalty to the Oath, and endurance. The best graduates were awarded diplomas of the laureates of Denys Monastyrskyi scholarship of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.

The young law enforcement officers were also congratulated by the Rector of the university, Police General of the third rank Valerii Sokurenko, Vice-Rectors, Directors of the Educational and Research Institutes and course officers.

The ceremony of awarding epaulettes was the eve of the main celebrations, at which the graduates have already appeared in the status of young officers. The lieutenants will soon serve in the National Police of Ukraine: they will ensure public safety and order in the border, front-line and de-occupied territories, defend the interests of the state, its integrity and sovereignty.

The main ceremony took place in compliance with traditions: raising the State Flag of Ukraine and the University Flag, playing the Anthem and a minute of silence for the fallen defenders, law enforcement officers and civilians.
The university employees were awarded the departmental incentive award of the National Police of Ukraine - the “Badge of Honor” breastplate, and were also awarded special ranks.

Representatives of state authorities and local governments, the Security and Defense Forces, and Heads of the Main Departments of the National Police joined the congratulations. They presented the university employees with honorary diplomas and gratitude.

The main ceremony took place in compliance with traditions: raising the State Flag of Ukraine and the University Flag, playing the Anthem and a minute of silence for the fallen defenders, law enforcement officers and civilians.

The main ceremony took place in compliance with traditions: raising the State Flag of Ukraine and the University Flag, playing the Anthem and a minute of silence for the fallen defenders, law enforcement officers and civilians.

The university employees were awarded the departmental incentive award of the National Police of Ukraine - the “Badge of Honor” breastplate, and were also awarded special ranks.

Representatives of state authorities and local governments, the Security and Defense Forces, and Heads of the Main Departments of the National Police joined the congratulations. They presented the university employees with honorary diplomas and gratitude.

ІThe university rector Valerii Sokurenko addressed the lieutenants with a farewell speech: “Today is a special day for Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs. We are seeing off young officers who have chosen a responsible mission to serve the law, the security of people, and the state in wartime. On behalf of the university administration and personally, I express my sincere gratitude to the state leadership, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Police, the heads of state authorities and local governments where our university is currently located, for their help and support, to the heads and employees of the Main Departments of the National Police in the regions, who are directly involved in the training of future police officers and help them acquire the necessary practical skills that will be useful in their future service.

Dear graduates! You have made a conscious choice to serve Ukraine in difficult times. Most of you will work in front-line and de-occupied territories, ensuring law and order, protecting citizens and documenting war crimes. Remember: a police officer is, first of all, people's trust, responsibility and justice. Be strong and indomitable, bring Victory closer every day with your service. And remember our Heroes who gave their lives for Ukraine - their example should be your guide. Glory to Ukraine!

The celebrations ended with a farewell ceremony with the University Flag, which is a symbol of honor, victory and devotion to the profession, after which they marched in a solemn march. During the event, there was a special moment: one of the cadets-standard bearers proposed to his beloved right during the ceremony, which added sincere emotions to the celebrations.