The handover ceremony took place on Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 10:00 AM at the Tsaratanàna Police Commissioner's office in the Betsiboka district. The transfer of command occurred between Police Officer Randriamanjato Herinambinina Élisa, the outgoing commissioner, and Police Officer Razafindratavy Richard, the new commissioner of Tsaratanàna. The ceremony was conducted with full honors. Present at the event were the Betsiboka district governor, the head of the Tsaratanàna district, the president of FIVAPOVA Betsiboka and its members, as well as police officers serving in the district. Following the handover, instructions were issued and strategies were established to combat any potential disorder in the Betsiboka district. During the ceremony, guidance was provided regarding compliance with regulations governing police operations, particularly strengthening efforts against crime and implementing community-oriented policing.