The President termed the seminar “important in improving police performance” and praised police role in protecting and serving the society. The President said it was the duty of the government to take care of the families of any security forces that fall victims while protecting their nation.

Speaking to more than 100 senior police officials, the President called upon everyone to use the opportunity that Afghanistan enjoys today: “we are free today; the international community is with us, so please use this great opportunity that the world especially the US with its instructors and mentors have provided you to uplift your capacity for a better and a brighter future.”, President Karzai said.

The President stated it was very important for our police to serve in a “national spirit” and be proud to perform their duties as a police force of Afghanistan.

President Karzai also said improvements were needed in the payment of police salaries, which he had been told were not paid on time and were subject to irregular cuts.

"I want to have you promise me that we as guardians of people's security should make every necessary effort so that the people of Afghanistan are not afraid of their government," the President continued, "Thanks God our government is 1,000 times better than it was in the past, but there are still cases where people are threatened, even tortured," Karzai said.

"Our first task is to eliminate these tyrants, terrorists, but even if we capture such criminals, we must treat them humanely. Respect humans and your acts must be bound to laws," he said.

The President urged the police officials even "blood-sucking tyrants" should not be physically abused; there should be a difference between you and the ruthless insurgents.

President Karzai also praised the police force, which is on the front line of the insurgency and forced to fight rebels.