Dear first year cadets of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs! The Board of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine sincerely congratulates you on the solemn event - taking the Oath of a police officer!

The protection of the native land begins with the awareness of responsibility for the fate of the country, with respect for its national values, careful and attentive attitude to our history. Today, on the Day of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin, on the Day of the Ukrainian Cossacks, the Day of the Defender of Ukraine, you join a large family of police officers and unite with all generations of defenders of Ukraine.

For each of us, the solemn commitment to loyalty to the Ukrainian people is an inviolable word, the price of which is greater than life. Cadets have a duty - to create the new history of the modern Ukrainian police with conscientious and persistent training.

Meet the new demands and challenges of the time!

Be purposeful, inquisitive and self-confident - and you will enter tomorrow in demand, competitive, motivated to win professionals, true professionals, the pride of our people.

Energetic and innovative, you are the present of our society and its future. Serve Ukraine honestly and with dignity, remain faithful to the Oath, do not betray truth, goodness and honour.

Learn and defend!

The Board of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine