The training and community visits in the Shortland Islands proved to be a valuable and insightful experience for both officers and the local communities.
With 15 officers participating in the training led by PC James Opa, of the National Crime Prevention Department, the focus was on developing high-performing teams and implementing effective crime prevention strategies.
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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has welcomed 70 new recruits to the force. The recruits were formally welcomed during a ceremony held at the RSIPF headquarters at Rove yesterday (24th February 2025).
RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commander Solomon Islands, Heath Davies, the recruit course’s patron and Guest of Honour, Ms. Ruth Liloqula, RSIPF Senior Executive and members and RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) Executive and Advisors, also participated in the ceremony.
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Police officers of the National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) supported by the New Zealand police under the Solomon Islands Policing Support Programme (SIPSP) have successfully delivered Mindset Plus training and community engagements in Taro, Choiseul Province, recently.
A total of 21 RSIPF officers in Taro along with their Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Superintendent Berry Pogesopa completed the training and were awarded certificates of attainment.
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30 officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have completed a one-week criminal investigation course conducted by five investigation experts from the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) in Honiara last week.
The training aims to enhance the professional skills and practical capabilities of participants and provides robust support to the RSIPF in addressing increasingly complex criminal activities.
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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has achieved a significant milestone in first aid training by now having their own team of qualified first aid trainers. This will ensure sustainability for the RSIPF’s first aid training through the ability to use local expertise to train local staff.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) team has successfully concluded a significant operation on Shortland Islands in the Western Province recently.
Supervising Director of the EODD, Senior Sergeant Peter Ririvere, said the team safely located and removed more than 70 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) that have posed a threat to local communities for many years.
Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) officers in Auki have remanded two male persons in their 20s for burning down a kitchen at Aoke Langlanga, Malaita province, on 9 February 2025.
Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa, said the two suspects and the victim are related.
Witnesses confirm to police that the suspects and the victim have had a disagreement among their families regarding several issues for a few years now.
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers at Kirakira Police Station in Makira-Ulawa Province have witnessed the launching of the Muu Community By-law in Central Bauro (Ward 10) on 7 January 2025.
This event was successfully implemented through the continuous effort and support from the Kirakira Police Station’s Crime Prevention Unit and the positive response from leaders of Muu community.
The launch came after a comprehensive conflict resolution training conducted for all community leaders on 6 February 2025, in preparation for the implementation of the by-law.
Officers and families of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have come together to celebrate the Spring Festival Celebration with the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) at Rove Police Headquarters, in Honiara on 8 February 2025.
More than 120 participants came along to share the joy of the Chinese New Year including the Chung Wah School students and teachers.
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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) held a farewell ceremony recently at Rove police headquarters for three China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) members who deployed to Solomon Islands (SI) in April last year.
The event was attended by the RSIPF Commissioner, Mr. Mostyn Mangau, and his executive, who gathered to express their gratitude and bid farewell to the trio.
During the ceremony, Commissioner Mangau delivered a farewell speech, commending the outstanding performance and significant contributions of the three members during their tenure in SI.
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