The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for NCD and Central Province Commander Benjamin Turi, has challenged young police officers to rise to the occasion during the 50th Independence Jubilee, describing it as a defining moment for the next generation of leaders within the constabulary. Addressing officers at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium recently, ACP Turi urged junior non-commissioned officers (NCOs) to prepare themselves for greater responsibility. “You step out from wherever you are now, whatever role, step out and step up to be counted in as the next generation of officers.” “We separate men from boys and women from girls. If you are still thinking like a girl or a boy, this is not the place.” He reminded officers that many senior commanders will soon retire, making way for new leadership. “We are losing a number of seasoned commanders, very senior officers. As a result, this command is now looking up to you, the young NCOs.” ACP Turi also called on female officers to take on frontline policing roles rather than staying in office jobs. “You ladies don’t sign out for an office job, meaning admin officer or clerk. Get out and be counted.” Furthermore, he stressed that the Jubilee celebrations require total commitment. “No one is going to slack off. All of us will be out day and night to make sure the residents of the city are safe.” “When you finish, you are part of the history of the 50th anniversary, the Golden Jubilee.”