Seven SBA police officers complete probation as 16 recruits are sworn in at Episkopi

Episkopi, Cyprus. Seven Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) police officers formally finished their two-year probationary training on Monday, while 16 new recruits were sworn in at the Officers’ Mess in Episkopi.

Ceremony and attendance

Senior SBA officials, representatives of the Cyprus Police and the United Nations, and relatives of the officers attended the passing out parade.

Praise from the training chief

Temporary Superintendent Maria Atalioti, who supervised the programme, commended the graduates for their dedication and commitment over the two years. She described the programme as comprehensive and demanding, saying it was designed to build the skills, knowledge, integrity and professionalism expected of a modern police officer.

Atalioti said the officers had shown resilience and a firm commitment to serving their communities. Completing the training marks their formal appointment to the rank of Police Constable, she added.

Awards

Galateia Alexandrou, 28, from Limassol, was presented with the Baton of Honour for outstanding performance in educational and operational development. She said the two years had been a journey of learning, challenges and personal growth, and thanked those who supported and guided her. In her words, she was “honoured to share this achievement with my colleagues and our families, whose encouragement and support helped us through every step of this journey.”

Alexandrou said she remained committed to serving the community with professionalism, integrity and dedication.

Another graduate, 25-year-old Alexandros Nikolaou, also from Limassol, received the Training Department Prize in recognition of his performance.