Born in Gojam, Dangla town in 1956; the eldest child in the family; attended both primary and secondary school at Dangla (1964-1975); joined the Ethiopian Police College (1977-1980); married and father of four and grandfather to one; presently Commander (retired), but works for a private organization; best known during college years for his stern disciplinary stance whenever he was rostered as a duty cadet in charge; otherwise he was among the larrikins or funniest of our course mates, whose humor often brought a smile to everyone’s face.

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He resides in Ethiopia

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Born in 1957 EC in Arsi, Asella (now the Oromia Region of Ethiopia); the second child in the family (but rumor has it he may have another older sister from a naughty dad!); attended Ras Darge Primary School and Asella Secondary School; joined the Ethiopian Police College (1977-1980); and earned a BA Degree and Master of Economics Degree from Addis Ababa University. Tesfahun was a quiet achiever in his college years. He had escaped the turbulent years of the mid-1980s and did very well with his policing career and reached the Commander rank. He currently holds a very senior role with the Federal Civil Service Commission of Ethiopia. At the EPC, Tesfahun was a fine sportsman, an excellent footballer and was not too bad with basketball. Importantly, his imperturbable nature made him calm, relaxed, and a laid-back person.

He resides in Ethiopia

He resides in Ethiopia

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Born in 1953 in the State of Showa (now the Oromia Region of Ethiopia); the eldest child in the family; attended primary at Ras Gobena Aba Dachew School; junior and secondary at Dej Azmach Geressu Duke Secondary School; joined the Ethiopian Police College (1977-1980); held several positions following graduation as a Team Leader of Fingerprints at the Ethiopian Police Head Quarters, Head of Legal Services in the then State of Illubabor, and Police Commander of Dembi Province. Tadele, like many members of the 23rd batch, joined the Ethiopian Military involuntarily during the dying moments of Mengistu’s regime. However, he returned to Police when the EPRDF took power in 1983 and held a range of leadership positions prior to his resignation in 1987. He then graduated with a law degree and has since been juggling family business and private practice as a lawyer. At Police College, Tadele was an extremely agile and unparalleled sportsman. He excelled in every sport and represented EPC in multiple events. Essentially, there was nothing that Tadele could not do. However, his celebrity did not earn him a pardon from ዘብጥያ, the infamous harsh disciplinary punishment of the EPC.

He resides in Ethiopia

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He resides in Ethiopia

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Passed away

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Born in Addis Ababa in 1859 (EC) as the 2nd child in a family of five; attended primary school at Misrak Ber and secondary at Misrak High School; joined the Ethiopian Police College (1977-1980); and earned a degree in Computer Science, with a major in Computer Instruction and minor in Information Science. Eshetu was best known for his immense skills in football and represented EPC during those three years. As a young man of considerable emotional intelligence, Eshetu was also highly adept to the bureaucratic maze and professional success following graduation. He then held several important positions as Information Investigator at the Ethiopian Police Headquarters, and Intelligence Officer at the then Ministry of National and Public Security, to name a few. Like many of the 23rd graduates, Eshetu faced significant challenges and forced redundancy when the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front took power in 1991. He currently works for a non-government organization.

He resides in Ethiopia

Born in Nazareth, Ethiopia in 1957 EC; the sixth child in the family; attended primary school at Kegne Azemach Deheny School; junior and secondary school at Kokebe Tsebah; joined the Ethiopian Police College (1977-1980); graduated with Law (LLB) from St. Mary’s University College (2007-2010); and completed Postgraduate Certificate of MSc in SSM (Security Sector Management) at Cranfield University in UK (2011-2014). Eshetu had an illustrious career and rose to the rank of Assistant Commissioner, an achievement of no mean feat and only matched by a handful of the 23rd batch. Eshetu retired from police and currently employed as a Senior Investigation Officer in Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration. (MoTRI). At EPC, Eshetu was well known for his modesty, kindness and importantly for his finest skills in football.

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Born in 1956 in Kembata & Hadiya, Shewa (now Hadiya in the Southern Region of Ethiopia); the youngest of eighth children in the family; attended primary at Morsito School and secondary at Wachemo Highschool in Hossana; joined the Ethiopian Police College (1977-1980); earned Accountancy Degree from Addis Ababa University and Police Science Degree from the University of South Africa. Yohannes accomplished considerably and was among the few decorated police officers. Currently, he is the Administrator of Auditing and Inspection within the Global Insurance Company in Ethiopia. At the EPC, Yohannes was an incredibly talented volleyballer, sprinter, and triple jumper. He represented the College in these events. He still thinks he can hop over the Nile without getting his feet wet!

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Born in 1956 in the State of Showa, Awash Melka, Kunture (now the Oromia Region of Ethiopia); the fifth sibling in the family; completed Grade 1 to 8 schooling at Kunture; Grades 9 and 10 at the Addis Ababa Nefas-Silk; Grades 11 and 12 at Shimeles Habte High School; joined the Ethiopian Police College (1977-1980); held multiple roles after graduation including Crime investigation at the Addis Ababa Police, Police Commander at a local government administration (Wereda), Assistant in charge of Crime Investigation at the Regional State of Keffa, Gimma; Security Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa and later assumed supervisory role; and moved to the United States and continues to work in the security industry. Getahun was an accomplished athlete during his college years and participated in 10,000m track & field events. One of the initial induction procedures at the Police College was to have our heads shaved, symbolically to remove our previous identity or persona so that with training and discipline we would be reborn into a life of military. It was then the young Getahun stood out from the crowd with his extremely shinny and oily head, which thereafter earned him the nickname ‘Wezu’ (ወዙ).

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He resides in Australia

Tselote was born in 1957 (EC) in the eastern State of Ethiopia, Harar as a 2nd child in the family; moved with his family to Addis in 1968; attended the Kokebe Tsibah Secondary School prior to joining the Ethiopian Police College 1977-1980; completed a Political Science and International Relations Degree at the Addis Ababa University between 1988 and 1993; left the Police in 1994 with the rank of Lieutenant; joined the United Nations Department of Safety and Security in 1995; promoted to the International Field Officer position and deployed to Burundi in 1997; studied security related courses online and received certification; and currently a member of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in C.A.R, Bangui and holds the role of a Security and Safety Professional (Protection Officer). Tselote was interested in most games, especially excelled in handball, swimming, and chess, but was among the petrified when it came to horse-riding. Overtly romantic and loved the girls!

He resides in Bangui, Central African Republic

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