Media Releases

Jun 02

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received four firetrucks from the Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW), which will improve the RSIPF’s Fire and Rescue capability.

The RSIPF and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) supported the delivery of these firetrucks. The firetrucks were airlift to Honiara from Australia on a Royal Australian Air Force by the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Each firetruck is equipped with ladders, foam firefighting systems, 3000-litre water storage capacity and high-capacity water pumps.

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May 19

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested eight suspects allegedly planning to destroy major key infrastructures in Honiara.

Police brought in those suspects for questioning and few suspects have been remanded whilst others are released on strict bail conditions.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) National Security and Operation Support (NSOS) Mr Ian Vaevaso said those suspects are allegedly planning to sabotage or destroy some of the government national projects and critical infrastructures in Honiara.

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May 16

Seven (7) Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Officers have completed a three-week forensics course at the Rove Police Headquarters last Friday.

RSIPF Honiara-based and province-based forensics officers attended the combined ‘Forensic Qualifying and Phase 1 Drug Investigation Course.’

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May 12

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force [RSIPF] Human Resources Department has completed the Interview Process for the Honiara Candidates. Due to the large number of Shortlisted Candidates, Applicants are advised to check for their names at any nearby Police Station within Honiara City including Henderson Police Station for the Entry Fitness Test that will happen on Sunday 14th May 2023.

The Entry Fitness Test details are as follow;

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May 12

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) would like to remind Honiara residents to remain safe and mindful of their personal security.

RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, is sending out a message to Honiara residents urging them stay away from large gatherings and any other suspicious activities. And that this is particularly important in the lead up to Parliament sitting.

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May 04

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Criminal Investigations Department (NCID) are investigating the death of an adult male person who was believed to hang himself inside a bathroom on 30 April 2023 at Kaibia heights.

Director NCID, Superintendent Michael Bole says, “It was alleged that the deceased had an argument with his partner over some marital issues early that evening before hanging himself around 8 and 9pm.”

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May 04

The Director National Respond Department Chief Superintendent Francis Ramoni has urged the Close Personal Protection (CPP) Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to make use of the training provided by China Police Liaison Team (CPLT).

The training happens on 3 May 2023 with a small official opening ceremony at Rove Police Headquarters and concluded on 4 May 2023.

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May 04

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) took part in the Pacific Forensic Working Group (PFWG) meeting held in Canberra, Australia recently.

This was the first time the meeting had been held face to face in three years since COVID-19.

The RSIPF Forensic Unit is a member of the PFWG and two of the RSIPF forensic officers attended the meeting.

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May 03

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are conducting a live demolition of a US bomb at Garivera area in Malango, Central Guadalcanal.

Second In-charge (2IC) EOD, Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Peter Ririvere said the task will be carried out in the Garivera area and will be active as of 8am this morning Wednesday 3 May 2023 up to 1pm in the afternoon.

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May 02

Investigators of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) will boost its capabilities on economic crime investigation provided by China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) during a four days training this week.

The four days training on economic crime investigation started yesterday (1 May 2023) which was officiated by Assistant Commissioner (AC) Crime and Intelligence Ms. Patricia Leta at Rove Police Headquarters.

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