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Jul 25

EOD to conduct UXO operations in the Western Province

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be conducting Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) operation in Western Province from 26 July to 3 August 2024.

The operations will cover the following communities.
• Munda, Noro, Baeroko, Enoghae, Tambaka, Sasavele and surrounding areas on New Georgia Island
• Communities on Kohinggo island, the Vonavona lagoon and coastal areas.
• Ringgi, Teme and surrounding areas on Kolombangara Island

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Jul 25

RSIPF and SIAF conduct community engagement events across Honiara

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) have been hosting community engagement events for the last six months throughout Honiara.

These events focus on building a positive relationship between police and the local community.

SIAF is made up of members from Australian Federal Police, Australian Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Force, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, and Fijian Police Force.

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Lining up for lunch after community activities

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Community participating in paper plane contest

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Jul 24

RSIPF organize a sendoff service to farewell late Superintendent Simao in Honiara

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have organised a send-off service to pay respect to late police Superintendent Leslie Simao at the Saint Barnabas Cathedral, in Honiara on 23 July 2024.

RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said, “The sad news of the passing away of late superintendent Simao is really hard news for us RSIPF organization, family members, relatives and friends.”

Commissioner Mangau said, “I am lost for words to describe the sadness that all of us have experienced from the news of the passing away of one of our leaders.”

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Arrival of the casket of late Simao at Saint Barnabas Cathedral

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Police Commissioner reads late superintendent Leslie Simao's eulogy

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PS of MPNSCS with the Police Commissioner during the send off service at St Barnabas Cathedral

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RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau pays his last respect to late Simao during send of service

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RSIPF officers, families, relatives and friends during the service of late Simao

Jul 23

RAPPP Facilitate RSIPF Drug and Exhibit Capacity Development Program in Australia

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have strengthened their efforts to combat illicit drug shipments by participating in a weeklong capacity development program in Australia.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) facilitated the weeklong capacity development program from 24 to 28 June 2024.

Four RSIPF officers visited facilities of the AFP and Australian Government to observe processes and procedures relating to drug related crime investigations.

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RSIPF Officers exploring virtual reality technology for crime scene recording

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RSIPF Officers observe an AFP Canine demonstration

Jul 22

RAPPP Gifting of Equipment to the RSIPF ‘Royals’ Women’s Football Club

The Australian Federal Police (AFP), Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) gifted the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) ‘Royals’ Women’s Football Club (FC) new sporting equipment on 18 July 2024 at Rove Headquarters.

The gifted equipment includes football boots, shin pads, training bibs, soccer balls, pop up goals and agility poles. The equipment provides the team with much needed gear to train and compete competitively in the premier league.

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Jul 20

RSIPF welcomes 68 new police officers

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has welcomed 68 new police officers who have graduated as police constable today (19 July 2024) at Rove Police Headquarters.

The graduates consist of 47 males and 21 females who were selected from different provinces.

The recruit course ran for 23 weeks with intensive training and mentoring from the Police Academy. Three officers were discharged during the training due to discipline.

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CSSI Commissioner Mr. Marktus Forau present an award to a female officer during the graduation ceremony

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Deputy Commissioner National Security and Operation Support Mr. Ian Vaevaso present an award to a newly graduate officer

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Left RSIPF Commissioner give certificate to a newly gradute female officer

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Left RSIPF Commissioner give certificate to a newly gradute male officer

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Left supervising Director Inspector Clive Talo recieve a present from the new graduating officers as a token of appreciation

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Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Service Hon Jimson Tanagada give his remarks during the graduation ceremony

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Minister Tanangada present baton of honour award to officer Stanley Horiai

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New police officers on parade as part of the graduation ceremony

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Newly graduate officer pose with her family after the graduation

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Right AC Provincial Mr. Leonard Tahnimana present certificate to a newly graduate police officer

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RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau give his key note address during the graduation ceremony

Jul 20

Acting PM Tovosia impress with RSIPF capabilities during a demonstration training provided by CPLT in Honiara

Acting Prime Minister (PM), the Honourable Bradley Tovosia impressed with the capabilities of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) during a demonstration training conducted by China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) in Honiara.

The RSIPF Close Personal Protection Department (CPPD) and Police Response Department (PRD) showcased the training received from the CPLT in a special demonstration at the Rove Police Headquarters on 12 July 2024.

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Acting PM Tovosia greets the PRD officers

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Arrival of the Acting Prime Minister before the demonstration program

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Arrival of the Minister for police and correctional service with his permanent secretary

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China delegation and Hon.PM Tovosia inspecting the donated equippments after the demonstration ceremony

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Dealing with aggressive suspects using the equipments funded by the PRC

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Delegation escorted to inspect PRC funded vehicles

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Delegations looking at the photo exihibition displayed at the demonstration venue

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Demonstration on how to escape an VIP in times of any unexpected situation

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Demonstration on how to handle an aggressive suspect

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Female officer perform during the demonstration

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Hon. Wang Zhizhong, Vice Minister of Public Security of China greeting PRD officers after the demonstration ceremony

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Officers showing skills learned by CPLT during the demonstration

Jul 17

Husband attack wife with a bush knife in Choiseul Province

A 35-year-old husband attacked his wife with a bush knife at Panarui village in South Choiseul recently.

It was alleged that the husband is not happy with his wife for not preparing food for him after drinking kwaso (homebrew) with his friends.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province, Superintendent Berry Pogesopa said, “The suspect was very aggressive and attacked his wife with the knife which landed above the victim’s neck.”

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Jul 17

Police arrest a 35-year-old male person in relation to a fatal accident in Malaita Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Maluú Police Station have arrested a 35-year-old male person in relation to a fatal accident at Fauabu Bridge recently.

Operation (Ops) Manager, Malaita Provincial Police, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said, “It was alleged that the driver of a pick-up truck hit a 20-year-old male person who died on the spot after the accident.”

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Jul 16

Police confiscate 17 cartons of beer from a bottle shop in Malaita Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Auki have conducted a search warrant and confiscated seventeen cartons of beer at a bottle shop in the Kwaibala area recently.

The Auki police liquor unit did execute the search warrant for the unlicensed liquor outlet during a high visibility operation.

Operation (Ops) Manager, Auki police, Superintendent (Supt) Michael Ramosaea said, “The search warrant was executed successfully. The owner of the shop somehow managed to evade the police, however he voluntarily came to Auki police station for further dealings.”

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