Syria's Women's Police Institute graduates its first class of 150 women

The first training program at the Women's Police Institute in Tell, in Syria's Damascus countryside, has been completed by 150 women. The six-month program covered military, physical, legal and police training, as well as social issues related to the duties of female personnel.

Scraper SystemSeptember 23, 2026, 02:42 PM

Syria's Women's Police Institute graduates its first class of 150 women

A graduation ceremony was held for 150 women who completed the first training program at the Women's Police Institute in Tell, in Syria's Damascus countryside. Interior Minister Anas Khattab, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Qabawat, Damascus Countryside Governor Amir al-Sheikh, Interior Ministry officials, and official and diplomatic representatives attended the ceremony, which followed the six-month training program.

Female police officers receive comprehensive training

The program included courses in military preparation, physical training, policing, legal studies and field skills. It also covered methods for addressing social issues that female police officers may encounter in the areas where they will serve.

The institute director said the students underwent training in discipline, military skills, sports and weapons use. The curriculum also included basic information on police regulations, human rights, immigration and passport procedures, and combating drug trafficking.

Khattab: Female police officers are beginning a new phase

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Interior Minister Anas Khattab said the female police officers had received comprehensive training covering security, law and administrative sciences. Khattab said the graduates would enter a new phase in their duties to society and public service.

Khattab said women had assumed important responsibilities during different periods of Syria's social life, adding that they had contributed to preserving social cohesion, supporting families and raising new generations.

Admission requirements for the institute

Applicants to the Women's Police Institute were required to have at least a high school diploma. In addition to height and weight criteria, applicants' health and other admission requirements were also taken into consideration during the evaluation process.

Syria's Women's Police Institute graduates its first class of 150 women