REWINDING back from three decades ago, it was in May 1990 when 120 fine young men made their purposeful decisions of entering the academy and making their life-long commitment por la patria.

The then cadets of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) 'Tagapagpatupad' Class of 1992 underwent a two-year holistic yet rigorous and intensive academic and cadetship training program in the form of physical training and building of practical skills, leadership ability, competence, professionalism, character development and proper etiquette. The Tagapagpatupads did not fail to leave their mark at the academy, as it was through their class that the Corps of Cadets acquired its formal name — the Cadet Corps Philippine National Police Academy (CCPNPA). It was also the first time during the graduation rites of the remaining 90 resilient Tagapagpatupads when no less than President Corazon C. Aquino formally graced the event as the guest of honor and speaker. Their graduation at the PNPA merely marked the beginning of their patriotic path as public servants as they formally heeded the call of serving and building the nation, as they officially joined the ranks at the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), whichever their choice may have been.