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Mar 08

21 police officers in WP train on POM as part of preparation for NGE24

A total of 21 police officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province (WP) have trained in Public Order Management (POM) in preparation for the joint National General Election 2024 (NGE24) in April 2024.

On the 6 of March 2024, Police Respond Department (PRD) Training wing and the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) advisors, open a three days intensive Training for Provincial Support Unit (PSU) Unit in Gizo, Western Province.

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Police officers in Western Province listening during the handing over of POM kits

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RAPPP officer right handing over gas mask to PPC Western Province

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RAPPP officer with police officers on training

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RSIPF Officers in Gizo train on how to use shield

Mar 08

RSIPF hosts Women’s Advisory Network AGM

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has concluded its Women’s Advisory Network (WAN) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Honiara on 7 Thursday.

The two-day meeting is part of activities held to coincide with this year’s International Women's Day which fall on 8 Friday.

The meeting brings together female officers from across Honiara and the provinces to discuss and reflect on the RSIPF's steps in promoting gender equality within its ranks.

The meeting was organised by the RSIPF WAN and is supported by the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP).

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Female RSIPF officers from the provinces delivering presentations during the meeting.

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Female RSIPF participants in the meeting.

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Some of the RSIPF female officers who attended the meeting

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Mar 07

Auki police confiscate homemade fire arm, high power rifle still at large and suspect arrested

Police in Auki have confiscated a homemade firearm while a high power rifle still at large after the arrest of a 58-year-old male suspect at Kwikwisi village in the highlands of West Kwara’ae on 6 March 2024.

The arrest and confiscation of the homemade weapon were made possible after police received a tip from the community that the suspect had been manufacturing kwaso (homebrew) and was armed with an automatic rifle (SR88) in his community.

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Mar 06

RSIPF and CSSI officers awarded with certificates in completion of four days POM training in Western Province

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) along with Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) officers have received certificates after completion of four days of Public Order Management (POM) training in Gizo, Western Province.

The training was conducted by China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) instructors and RSIPF POM instructors.

Total of 42 officers were trained and 10 best trainees were awarded with gifts by CPLT instructors for their outstanding performance.

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CSSI officer pose with deputy team leader of the CPLT Li Bing who is also one of the instructors

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Officers following instruction during the training

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Officers sign their name on the flag with training theme

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Officers train with shield as part of the POM training

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The training on individual police equipment

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Mar 06

About 40 plus RSIPF officers complete three days Command awareness training as part of the preparation for NGE24

About 40 plus Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have completed a three days training on command awareness at Rove police headquarters last week.

The 40 plus Honiara based RSIPF officers who attended the training from different departments and units within the RSIPF as part of the preparation for the NGE24.

The training has been provided by the two facilitators from the National Police College in the United Kingdom (UK) who arrived in the country on 26 February 2024.

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British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands His Excellency Tom Coward give his remarks during the official opening program

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Centre Staff Sergeant John Kulu doing a presentation on behalf of his group during the training

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Inspector Rachel Kiplay right doing a presentation on behalf of her group during the training

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Inspector Rolland Tautaumao left doing a presentation on behalf of his group

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Left Inspector Steve Sunaone doing a group presentation during the training

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Left Staff Sergeant Raymond Togapada doing presentation for his group

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Matt Lawler explain some points during a group presentattion

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Officers during the training discuss during the training

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Right Inspector Tony Pitamama highlight a point during a presentation

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RSIPF Executive train on command awareness

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RSIPF officers work as team during discussions

Mar 06

700 plus UXOs destroy in Western Province

Seven hundred plus unexploded ordnance (UXOs) have been destroyed in Western Province (WP) after a 12 days operation.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) were deployed to the WP and destroyed those World War II dangerous remnants.

Supervising Commissioner RSIPF Mr. Ian Vaevaso says, “RSIPF EODD Officers have just returned from a 12 days operation in the Western Province.”

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EOD place sandbags around UXO before detonation to protect lives and property

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EODD Officers preparing UXO's for destruction using explosives

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Police Constable Jenni Faramoa preparing charges for UXO disposal

Mar 05

Police stage community engagement event at White River

In a display of community spirit and collaboration, police staged a massive community engagement event at the White River playing field on 29 February.

The one-day event brought together hundreds of community members and students, including children, for a day filled with education, games, entertainment and interaction.

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Children from White River school also joined games organised during the event (1)

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Children from White River school also joined games organised during the event (2)

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Eddie Peseika of White River Police Station speaking during the opening of the event at White River playing field.

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Games for White River youths. RAPPP and SIAF members facilitated the games.

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RSIPF officers interacting with children at White River during the event.

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SIAF and RAPPP members with youths and children of White River community enjoying games played at White River field (1)

Mar 05

RSIPF to conduct UXO Operations in the Choiseul Province

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be conducting unexploded ordnance (UXOs) operations in the Choiseul Province from 6 to 11 March 2024.

The tasks will significantly be carried out in the areas of Taro, Sipozae, Tarekukure, Solovae, Subesube and the surrounding areas.

Acting Director RSIPF-EODD, Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “It is advisable that the surrounding communities report any sightings of UXOs whilst the team is on the ground, so that those World War II remnants can be dealt with accordingly.”

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Mar 04

RSIPF Bolsters 2024 NGE Prep

As the country prepares for the National General Elections set for 17 April 2024, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is intensifying its efforts to ensure a secure and orderly electoral process.

Part of these efforts include a comprehensive Public Order Management (POM) training program that has been rolled out into the various departments, units and stations of the RSIPF.

The POM training program, delivered by RSIPF trainers, started in February with the support of the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP).

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A female RSIPF officer taking part in the POM training.

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RSIPF officers who joined the POM training in action during last week's training.

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Some of the RSIPF officers who participated in the POM training.

Feb 23

7 sentenced to prison, 4 remanded and 1 fined for restriction of making liquor in Temotu Province

A total of 12 male offenders were apprehended and charged for restriction of making liquor contrary to section 50(2) d of the Liquor Act throughout the Christmas and New Year police operations in Temotu Province.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Temotu Province, Superintendent James Toaki says, “7 male were sentence to 8-9 months imprisonment, and 4 others were remanded awaiting their sentence whilst 1 male was fined $2,000. The 12 male are between the ages of 19-45 years old.”

The suspects appeared before Lata Magistrate Court and at Kala Bay from 5-16 February 2024.

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