104 RSIPF recruits graduate as police constables

A hundred and four recruits graduated as police constables during a graduation ceremony held at Rove police headquarters on 18 September 2026.

Several hundred family members, invited guests and officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) witnessed the graduation ceremony at the police club.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Acting Commissioner of RSIPF Mr James Aitorea says, “Today is a proud and significant day for the RSIPF. It is a day of achievement. It is a day of celebration. But above all, it is a day of commitment.”

Acting Commissioner Aitorea says, “To our graduating recruits, today, you stand before us no longer as recruits but as police officers of the RSIPF. You have earned this privilege through discipline, hard work, sacrifice, physical endurance, mental strength and determination.”

“I welcome you to the RSIPF family. Go forward with confidence. Go forward with discipline. Go forward with courage. Go forward with integrity. And go forward knowing that the people of the Solomon Islands are depending on you. Let your service be your honour,” says Commissioner Aitorea.

Mr Aitorea says, “Let your integrity be your protection. Let your courage be your strength. Let your professionalism be your standard. And let your respect for the people be your legacy.”

He says, “And always remember the uniform may identify you as a police officer—but your character will define you as a police officer. Never forget that the badge does not place you above the community. The badge reminds you that you have a responsibility to the community.”

Guest of Honour at the graduation ceremony, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSC) Mr Trevor Unusu, congratulated the RSIPF for taking the new recruits through the demanding 20-week training programme.

“On behalf of the Minister and the Government, I wish to congratulate the newly graduated police constables as new members of the RSIPF.

PS Unusu says, “As you graduated today, always be reminded that the RSIPF is a disciplined force, and the key to that is that component of discipline, in every manner of that word.”

“Discipline is more than wearing the uniform correctly, following instructions, or maintaining physical fitness. Discipline is the foundation of professional policing. It means controlling your conduct, respecting the law, obeying lawful orders, remaining impartial and doing what is right, even when nobody is watching,” says Mr Unusu.

He says, “A police officer is entrusted with significant powers under law. You may be required to arrest, investigate, protect, restrain and make difficult decisions in situations of conflict and uncertainty. However, these powers must always be exercised lawfully, respectfully, and with respect for human dignity.”

Mr Unusu says,

“Discipline must guide your words, your decisions and your behaviour, both on duty and off duty. Your conduct outside the workplace can also affect the reputation and public confidence in RSIPF. You are now vested with responsibility on your shoulders that also comes with high expectations.

He says, “The government expects loyalty, integrity, and professionalism from you, and the RSIPF expects you to uphold its standards and positively contribute to society. Most importantly, the people of the Solomon Islands expect you to protect and serve them fairly and without bias.”

Representative of the graduating recruits, Police Constable (PC) Collin Dwayne says, “I would like to thank the almighty God for continuing blessing during the training period. Though we encountered challenges, temptations and difficulties, we managed to complete the training successfully.”

Constable Dwayn says, “When we first began this journey, many of us came with different dreams, different backgrounds and different reasons for joining the police force. But through our training, we slowly became one team, united by one purpose to serve and protect the people of the Solomon Islands.”

PC Dwayn says, “We stand here wearing our uniforms with pride, but behind these uniforms are stories that cannot always be seen. Early mornings when we were tired, long days when we were pushed beyond our limit, moments when we questioned ourselves and times when we wondered whether we could make it to this day. We made it, and for that we are grateful.”

Officer Dwayn expresses their deepest appreciation to the RSIPF commissioner and executives for giving them the opportunity to serve people and our nation.