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Mar 30

15 RSIPF officers promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Senior Sergeant

A total of 15 officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Staff Sergeant this morning (30 March 2023).

Eleven officers were promoted to Sergeant Rank while four officers were promoted to Senior Sergeant Positions. Four females among those newly promoted officers.

Commissioner of RSIPF Mr. Mostyn Mangau said these promotions are important to ensure we have a strong and capable leadership team in the RSIPF. The responsibility is on us to take up full responsibility for policing and security in Solomon Islands.

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Mar 29

RSIPF and HCC conduct awareness talk on road safety and littering in public places

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Honiara City Council (HCC) law enforcement have conducted an awareness on road safety and littering this morning (29 March 2023).

The awareness is part of the ‘safe and green games’ government initiatives in preparation for the Pacific Games 2023 (PG23) that will be happening from 19 November to 2 December 2023.

Central Response Unit and Fire Services of the RSIPF also form part of the awareness from White River to Honiara City Council.

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Director Traffic pick up a bottle full of urine during the awareness talk at Commonwealth Street show it to the public

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HCC Law Enforcement Officers pick rubbish during the awareness talk

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Part of the crowd at HCC listen to the awareness talk

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Some children listen to the awareness talk at the Children's Park

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Traffic officer control traffic during the awareness talk

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Traffic officers control the traffic during awareness talk at Rove

Mar 28

RSIPF complete PG 2023 security planning training conducted by CPLT in Honiara

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Emergency Management and Special Event Planning Department (NEMSEP) have completed Pacific Games (PG23) Security Planning Workshop conducted by China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) at Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara recently.

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Group photo of RSIPF and CPLT during the workshop

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Introduction of the Workshop at Rove Police Headquarters

Mar 28

Henderson Police Station under renovation

Henderson Police Station (HPS) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) under renovation after a ground-breaking ceremony took place on 16 March 2023.

Members of the Australian Defense Force (ADF), New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF), Australian Federal Police (AFP) and RSIPF were present for the start of what will be an exciting road ahead with the upgrade of the station.

During the ceremony, RSIPF Assistant Commissioner (AC), Simpson Pogeava spoke of his gratitude towards the ADF, NZDF and AFP for their continuing support and assistance towards the RSIPF.

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Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Rodney Kuma speaks to members of the ADF, NZDF, AFP and RSIPF during the ground breaking.

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ADF member Captain Kathryn Mcdermid delivers a speech to those present during the Ground breaking Ceremony of Henderson Police Station.

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RSIPF Assistant Commissioner (AC) Simpson Pogeava breaks ground commencing the works for Henderson Police Station

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ADF member Captain Kathryn Mcdermid breaks ground commencing the works for Henderson Police Station.

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ADF member Captain Joshua Granter discusses future works of Henderson Police Station with AFP member Superintendent Matt Lyddiard and RSIPF AC Simpson Pogeava

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NZDF member Warrant Officer Class 2 Lawrence Colvin with Operation Manager Guadalcanal Police Superintendent Edwin Sevoa and Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Rodney Kuma pose for a photo during the ground breaking

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ADF Padre Commander Darren Hindle with RSIPF Chaplin Melden during the ceremony

Mar 28

RSIPF warns communities of bomb blasting at Alligator Creek

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team will conduct a live demolition of bombs at Hells Point, in the Alligator Creek area East of Honiara on Wednesday 29 March 2023.

Officer In-charge (OIC) of EOD, Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “The Hells Point Demolition Range in Central Guadalcanal will be active as from 8am to 1pm (29 March 2023).”

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Mar 27

Schools hail police Copen awareness

Schools that have received the Copen awareness program delivered by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) have hailed the program as a success.

The copen awareness program, which is supported by the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) and other stakeholders, has covered 11 high schools in and around Honiara. The program aims to reach 30 high schools.

RSIPF Honiara City Operations Manager, Inspector Tex Tafoa, said copen is a concern for the police due to its harmful effects on children.

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RSIPF officers also done presentation at the awareness.

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RSIPF Honiara City Operations Manager, Inspector Tex Tafoa, talking to St. John students during the copen awareness program.

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SINIS athlete who also made a presentation during the awareness program.

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St. John school students listening to the copen awareness.

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Roy Kimisi from the RAPPP Health, Wellbeing, Gender, Youth and Community Engagement (HWGYCE) Team conducting a presentation at St. John school on 23rd March.

Mar 24

Police arrests 14 suspects for gambling in Honiara

Police Officers at Central Police Station (CPS) have arrested 14 suspects for play pass (gambling) at Rove market and Independence Valley at White River area yesterday (25 March 2023)

An Operation ‘Stopem gambling’ was successfully executed by the members of the CPS Support Team, Echo Shift, Central Response Team, Police Response Team and Solomon International Assistance Force officers.

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Mar 23

10 suspects arrested after a burning incident in Choiseul Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro and Police Response Team (PRT) have arrested 10 suspects for burning down three excavators in relation to a land dispute at Pangoe in East Choiseul early this month.

RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said the investigation stated that the motive behind the arson incident is related to land issue which logging currently operated in east Pangoe.

Commissioner Mangau said initially, it is a long standing civil issue between parties involved. Since it involves the burning, now it becomes a police matter.”

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Mar 23

RSIPF commends public for good behaviour during High Dignitaries’ visits in Honiara

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has highly commended members of the public for the good behaviour during the high dignitaries visit to Honiara (Solomon Islands) a few days ago.

RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says, “RSIPF is very pleased with the behaviour of the citizen since the arrival of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan His Excellency Mr Hayashi Yoshimasa on 19 March followed by the visit of National Security Council Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific Dr Kurt Campbell with other hierarchy officials of USA on 20 March 2023.”

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Mar 23

Police arrests and remands the accused in relation to the Koa Hill bus stabbing incident

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Central Police Station in Honiara City have arrested, charged and remanded the accused in relation to the bus stabbing incident that occurred on 19 January 2023 at Koa Hill area.

RSIPF Commissioner Mr Mangau says, “The 20 years-old accused was brought into police custody by his immediate relative on 17 March 2023.

Commissioner Mangau encourages such working together with police. Police appreciate relatives of the suspect for bringing him to the police. He is still innocent till proven guilty by the court.

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