Recruiting and Restructuring Period
Beginning in the early 1970s, police recruits had to be seventeen to twenty-five years of age, of high moral caliber, and physically fit. Upon completion of six months of training at the National Police Academy in Mogadishu, those who passed an examination would serve two years on the force.
After the recruits completed this service, the police could request renewal of their contracts. Officer cadets underwent a nine-month training course that emphasized supervision of police field performance.
Daraawishta members, or modern Dervishes, attended a six-month tactical training course. Birmadka personnel received training in public order and riot control.
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