Twenty-one Detectives of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force served under the Honiara City, Rove Headquarter and Guadalcanal have completed five weeks detective qualifying course today (25 October 2024).
RSIPF Assistant Commissioner (AC) Cooperate Support Stanley Riolo says, “The investigations qualifying modules were designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in your investigation roles to drive RSIPF organization towards greater success.”
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Police in Buala, Isabel Province, successfully arrested three suspects during a recent patrol to Kia and Katova wards, following reports received.
Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Inspector Harry Vanosi stated, “Two suspects arrested and charged for common nuisance Contrary to Section 172 of the Penal Code and one suspect has been arrested and charged for Restriction on making liquor Contrary to Section 50 (2) of the liquor Act.
The suspects were released on bail and will appear in Buala Magistrate’s Court circuit on 25 November 2024.
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and the Office of Auditor General (OAG) have commenced preliminary discussions on the OAG’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audit report.
RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, confirmed that RSIPF is waiting for the OAG to formally refer the report to RSIPF to commence investigation.
Commissioner Mangau said any issue that comes out from the ESP report will follow their normal process of dealing with cases under investigation.
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers at Kirakira police station in Makira-Ulawa Province Community Policing Team had conducted crime prevention strategy initiative and Law & order awareness talk to people of Muu village Central Bauro in Makira-Ulawa Province on the 20th October 2024.
The awareness talk topics include Crime Prevention strategy initiative, Kwaso, Marijuana, Family Protection Act, good Parenting.
The team is also assisting the community in finalising their by-laws.
Taro police have successfully hosted a one-week long Court circuit at Taro Police Station, with the Principal Magistrate from Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court recently.
Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province Superintendent Berry Pogesopa says, “During the week-long session, a total of 32 new cases and 14 listed cases from the previous court circuit are listed for hearing.”
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to vehicle owners to come forward and report damages to their vehicles.
Police made this call in light of reports circulating on social media of vehicles being targeted in relation to abduction reports in Honiara.
RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, said the RSIPF is aware of the current situation and is working on it, as a matter of importance, to identify any culprit and dealt with.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is assuring schools that they are safe amidst reports of abduction and kidnapping in Honiara.
RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, said police is monitoring the current situation closely.
Commissioner Mangau said school authorities may set precautionary measures for the safety of their students but from a police security perspective, general security in town is under control and public should go about their normal business.
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to social media users to be mindful and responsible when posting things on social media.
The RSIPF said posting deliberate false information on social media will only cause more panic and fear in communities.
Police made this appeal as more social media accounts posted and share false contents relating to alleged attempted abduction and kidnaping in the city.
RSIPF said posting crafted disinformation contents can be risky as it will cause fear and hatred in the communities.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be conducting Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) operation in Western Province from 21 to 28 October 2024.
The operations will cover the following communities.
• Munda, Noro, Baeroko, Enoghae, and surrounding areas on New Georgia Island
• Ringgi, Teme, Kuzi and surrounding areas on Kolombangara Island
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received vital forensic equipment and consumables from the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP).
These equipment and consumables will help boost the RSIPF forensic capability.
Forensic examinations play a vital role in policing as criminal operations become more sophisticated and extend beyond the country’s borders.
RSIPF forensic officers are trained and experienced in specialist technical capabilities to respond to incidents impacting Solomon Islanders locally, nationally and internationally.
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