The Watty Vos police training institute received new Glock pistols from Justice Minister Arthur Dowers on Monday morning, according to a report published by 24ora on November 3. The reported investment exceeds Afl. 100,000.
Equipment supplied for police training
The delivery was made to the Politie Opleidingsinstituut Watty Vos. The report describes the purchase as part of government investment in the professional preparation and working equipment of police personnel.
Minister stresses preparation and suitable equipment
Dowers said investment in personnel involves not only education but also access to modern, reliable equipment. According to the report, the new pistols are intended to support recruits’ preparation for responsible and safe firearm use during their training.
The report does not state how many pistols were delivered or provide a separate itemised cost breakdown.
Source: 24ora’s original report.
Image: Conceptual editorial illustration of training equipment, not a photograph of the delivered items.
