RSIPF farewell six CPLT members

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) held a farewell ceremony for six China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) members at Rove police headquarters recently.

The ceremony was attended by members of the RSIPF Executive and CPLT and was conducted in a small but meaningful setting.

RSIPF Acting Commissioner Mr. Mathias Lenialu acknowledged the profound impact the six CPLT members have had on RSIPF’s capacity development.

Commissioner Lenialu congratulates the departing six CPLT members for the outstanding job they did during their deployment in the Solomon Islands.

Mr. Lenialu said, “I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to CPLT Commissioner and your team for your outstanding work and dedication shown through the numerous different projects that have led to the continued development and cooperation between our two countries.

CPLT Commissioner Mr. Liu Shenghuang, in his remarks during the farewell ceremony, expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the RSIPF for their unwavering support of the team's work.

Commissioner Liu highlighted key achievements for the outgoing six members, such as the establishment of the first RSIPF SWAT Team, which is currently participating in the International SWAT Challenge in Dubai.

“The six CPLT also played a pivotal role in assisting RSIPF with combating new-emerging crimes, like cybercrime, establishing the first drug testing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), strengthening community policing strategies, and providing livelihood and Crime Prevention Committees (CPC) training,” said Commissioner Liu.

He said the team is also expanding cooperation into the Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Agency and universities. These milestones signify a new level of collaboration and enduring friendship.

Mr. Liu says as the Chinese New Year approaches, the Year of the Horse, symbolizing energy, speed, prosperity, and fortune, the CPLT wishes everyone a happy New Year, with hopes of racing ahead like the horse and reaching new heights of success.

Spokesperson for the outgoing six CPLT members, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Yang Jian, said, "As we move forward, we have no doubt that the RSIPF will continue to thrive and evolve, building upon the strong foundation we have helped to establish together."

DC Jian said

we are confident that the future of law enforcement in the Solomon Islands is bright, and we wish all of you the very best as you continue to serve and protect this beautiful country.

In recognition of their hard work and outstanding service, the six CPLT members were each awarded a medal by the RSIPF. The medals were presented as part of the farewell ceremony, symbolizing their dedication and the lasting impact of their contributions to policing in the Solomon Islands.