Since 2016, the Gia Lai Provincial Police have organized 13 training courses in Jrai and Bahnar languages for 571 officers. The courses, aligned with government and Ministry of Public Security regulations, also teach cultural values, customs, and traditions of ethnic groups to help officers understand the communities they serve.
Senior Lieutenant Colonel Ninh Thị Minh Hoa, Head of the Personnel Department, said that language training has significantly improved officers’ outreach and communication effectiveness. “Understanding the language, customs, and psychology of the people is the key to improving service quality and mobilization,” she said.
Among the 50 officers who completed the third Jrai course between April and August 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyễn Cư, Deputy Chief of Chư Sê Commune Police, said the training enhanced both linguistic and cultural skills. “Now, I can confidently communicate with locals and assist them in completing administrative forms accurately,” he noted.
In Ia Pa commune, where more than 70% of residents are Jrai, Major Đỗ Hòa Bình, Deputy Chief of Commune Police, taught himself Jrai through everyday interactions and formal lessons. “When we greet people in their own language, they become more open and cooperative,” he said.
Similarly, Lieutenant Colonel Bành Trọng Tá, Deputy Chief of An Vinh Commune Police, learned H’re to communicate effectively in an area where 96.5% of residents are H’re. His linguistic efforts have fostered deeper relationships with locals, helping him encourage voluntary weapon surrenders and improve community safety.
The province’s commitment to linguistic and cultural understanding has proven instrumental in maintaining grassroots security and promoting socio-economic development. By bridging communication gaps, police officersin Gia Lai are reinforcing the spirit of unity and ensuring peace in ethnic minority regions.
