The RSIPF continues to be concerned about the increasing incidences of drunk driving recorded on the roads of Honiara despite repeated messages to drivers not to drive when drinking.
Director of the RSIPF Kukum Traffic Centre, Inspector Brian Surimalefo revealed that so far this month alone (1 – 16 July) the Centre has already recorded 11 persons driving with alcohol present in their blood.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has highly commended members of the public, the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), the sponsors and all stakeholders for a successful and incident-free three weeks Solomon Cup 2017.
The RSIPF officers in Kirakira, Makira Province have reactivated township beat patrols with encouraging responses from members of the public as well as among the police officers themselves.
“This initiative to re-activate the beat patrols within the Kirakira township was taken as part of the discipline and duty obligation of police officers, especially the front line officers, to members of the public. RSIPF serves the public and so we must be seen by the public,” said RSIPF Provincial Police Commander, Makira Ulawa Province, Superintendent, Peter Sitai.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Fire and Rescue Service conducted one day training for Wardens of Bank of South Pacific (BSP) in Honiara on 12 July 2017.
Topics covered during the training included
• Basic Fire Fighting- Fire Chemistry;
• Classification of Fire;
• Fire Extinguishers & Fire Extinguisher Operational Procedures;
• Practical Firefighting; and
• Evacuation Procedures- Roles and responsibilities of Floor
The practical exercise was held at the Hells Point Fire Training ground East of Honiara.
A joint operation between RSIPF Honiara City and Guadalcanal Province confiscated 870 litres of kwaso worth about $43,000.00 at Kotsatsai village, North West Guadalcanal last week.
During the raid, the joint operation arrested a 47-year old female for brewing of illegal substance. The female is believed to be a Papua New Guinea national.
Besides the 870 litres of kwaso, Police also confiscated distilling apparatus which have been detained in police custody.
The RSIPF Commissioner, Matthew Varley has thanked the Fire & Rescue Department of New South Wales (NSW), Australia for the gift of three fire trucks and other equipment which will support the work of the local Fire and Rescue Department.
“These three fire trucks and the equipment will go a long way towards assisting the operations of the RSIPF Fire and Rescue. I must thank the assistance that the NSW Fire and Rescue Department has rendered the RSIPF for the past years. The assistance has modernised the RSIPF Fire and Rescue department,” said RSIPF Commissioner Varley.
The RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Matthew Varley has highly commended all his officers who took part in the operations during the week-long RAMSI Farewell celebrations in Honiara from 25 – 30 June 2017
A 48 year old woman died at National Referral Hospital yesterday after she was assaulted on Saturday night.
White River Police confirmed that the woman received wounds and had bruising on her body as result of the assault.
Currently the investigation is being conducted by White River Police in relation to the cause of the death of the woman.
Police are calling on any witnesses to come forward and provide information in relation to the incident.
At this point of time no further comments will be made as this matter is currently under investigations.
Two people are dead after two separate traffic accidents occurred over the weekend in the capital Honiara.
The first incident happened near midnight on Friday 26 May at the Guzo Point along the Kukum Highway in Central Honiara involving a 15 seater bus. The bus was travelling eastward when it hit a pedestrian. The male, believed to be in 30’s, died instantly at the scene.
Police are appealing to members of the public who might have information about this incident or the identity of the deceased to come forward or call the RSIPF Kukum Traffic Centre on phone 22336.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has taken a step forward in its community engagement capabilities with the launch of its Facebook page.
Commissioner of Police Matthew Varley said the the new Facebook page is an important addition in the RSIPF’s approach to engaging and collaborating with the community.
Mr. Varley said, “this is a step forward for the police force and is part of our crime prevention strategy. It’s a great opportunity for us to share with the communities some of the good work that had been done inside the RSIPF.”
