The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, attended the graduation ceremony of the 17th batch of cadets of the Law Enforcement Force (LEF) on Wednesday, November 7.
At the beginning of the ceremony, which was held at the Law Enforcement Force Academy, the anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran was played when the Leader entered the parade ground. Then, Ayatollah Khamenei paid homage to the honorable martyrs of the Sacred Defense in front of the tombs of eight unknown martyrs of the Sacred Defense.
Afterwards, the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces reviewed the military units present on the parade ground.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ayatollah Khamenei stated that security prepares the ground for the progress and development of society in different arenas. He referred to the significant and honorable role of the Law Enforcement Force in maintaining security in the country.
"Today, the Law Enforcement Force is at the service of the general public and on the side of people and their protector. This is the reason why all the Iranian people are proud of this force and have confidence in it," Ayatollah Khamenei remarked.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces described benevolence and kindness toward the general public and firmness and decisiveness in the face of lawbreakers and those causing disorder in society as the two main aspects of the responsibility entrusted to the Law Enforcement Force.
"Religious faith and belief in Allah, commitment to one's duties, a sense of responsibility, benevolence toward the general public and valor in dealing with those undermining security in society are the important features that should be manifested by the Law Enforcement Force," Ayatollah Khamenei told the audience.
Further in his statements, the Leader of the Islamic Republic referred to the glorious achievements of the Iranian people that have brought honor and dignity to the Iranian nation in the region and in the world.
"Those bearing ill will and hostility toward the Iranian nation consider the achievements and honor of our nation contrary to their illegitimate interests. Therefore, they are seeking to create obstacles in the way of our scientific and political progress and foment insecurity in our country, and the Law Enforcement Force should remain quite vigilant in this respect," the Leader observed.
Ayatollah Khamenei also stated that all Iranians have an equal right to enjoy security and peace of mind in society.
"All members of the Iranian society to whatever religious and ethnic group they belong and with whatever political taste and inclination have an equal right to security, and it is only the lawbreakers and those undermining security that should feel insecure in society," Ayatollah Khamenei pointed out.
At the beginning of the ceremony, the LEF commander Brigadier General Ahmadi-Moqaddam welcomed the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces to the Law Enforcement Force Academy. He said that the training of faithful forces characterized by Islamic morality and possessing advanced and specialized professional skills and expertise is one of the main priorities of the academy.
Also, Brigadier General Rafi'iniya, the commander of the Law Enforcement Force Academy, presented a report about the scientific and educational and cultural programs of the academy and the infrastructural measures that have been taken in these areas.
Further during the ceremony, a number of exemplary LEF officers and instructors and directors and some relatives of LEF martyrs received awards from the Leader of the Islamic Republic. Also, representatives of the new graduates received their epaulets from Ayatollah Khamenei.
At the end of the ceremony, the military units present on the parade ground marched past the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces. Afterwards, field maneuvers displaying police operations were carried out by the new graduates.