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São Tomé police train officers in road safety

By , based on Rádio Somos Todos Primos

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The National Police of São Tomé and Príncipe has trained officers from several commands in road legislation to strengthen accident prevention and road checks. According to the police, participants received certificates on completing the training, which aims for an approach that is both firm and educational towards road users.

The National Police of São Tomé and Príncipe (PNSTP) has trained its officers, drawn from various commands and units, in road legislation and road safety. The aim is to strengthen control and accident prevention on public roads, according to information published on the national police's page.

The police's Commander General, Superintendent Aurito da Vera Cruz, congratulated the participants and called for ongoing training within the institution. The head of the National Traffic Division (DNT), Sub-Intendant Taylor Silva, advocated rigorous monitoring, combined with an educational and preventive approach towards road users. Certificates were presented to participants on completing the training.

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