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RSIPF investigate traffic accident involving a police vehicle

The Police Kukum Traffic Centre in Honiara and the Police Professional and Internal Investigations Unit (PSII) are investigating an accident involving a police vehicle in the King George VI school area on the evening of Friday 10 November 2017.

No one was injured during the accident.

Supervising Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), National Capital and Crime Prevention, Superintendent, Patricia Leta says, “The matter has been brought to my attention and I can confirm that the vehicle involved in the incident was allocated to police in Guadalcanal Province.”

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RSIPF conduct crime prevention meetings in Honiara communities

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) through its National Community Policing Department has conducted crime prevention outreach meetings in communities in and around Honiara as part of its operation to maintain law and order under the current political situation.

This includes communities in the Sun Valley and Lungga areas, Burns Creek, Papaho, Choviri, Mbokonavera and Kaibia.

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RSIPF thank public for patience

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has commended the public for their patience while the country’s national politicians continue to resolve the current political situation following the motion of no-confidence early this week.

“There has been no major incident to disturb the normal law and order and peace in this country and we are thankful to the public for their patience. But we must not take the situation lightly,” says Commissioner of Police, Matthew Varley.

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Rennell-Bellona Police investigate arson incident

Police in the Rennell-Bellona Province are investigating an alleged arson incident in the Kavau area on Rennell Island during which two permanent buildings and a security house belonging to a logging company were burned down on 5 November 2017.

It was alleged the incident occurred as a result of a land dispute between the logging company, Samlingsun Limited and land owners.

No arrests have been made so far.

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Community leaders in Honiara to assist Police

Chiefs, church and women leaders from communities in Honiara are to assist the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) maintain law and order during the current political situation being experienced in the country.

This follows a meeting coordinated by the RSIPF National Community Policing Unit with about 20 chiefs, church and women leaders representing settlements in and around Honiara today.

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“Women can also become great leaders” – Police Constable Roberta Ora

“Being a Police officer let alone a female is quite challenging but everything has challenges,” says Police Constable Roberta Ora, one of only two female officers who serve in the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Fire and Rescue Service, as firefighters.

34-year-old Police constable Roberta Ora who comes from Western, Malaita and Temotu Provinces was recruited as a Police officer in July 2007 and in the past 10 years she was posted to various units within the RSIPF including General duties, National Traffic Unit, Administration duties and National Intelligence unit.

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Police Prosecutor Constable Ethel encourages other women to join RSIPF

Police Constable Ethel Maeue, 39, from Mbaelelea in the Malaita Province had always dreamt of becoming a police officer and when she was recruited in February 2002 that dream was fulfilled.

“I was only one of four females among the 70 officers recruited during that year but that did not put me off,” says Constable Ethel, who is currently only one of three Police Prosecutors stationed in the capital Honiara.

The situation got worse in 2004, when Constable Ethel was recruited for an upgrade.

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RSIPF appeal for calm during the current political situation

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) appeal to the members of the public especially in Honiara to remain calm as the country’s national politicians vote on a new government according to the National Constitution.

“Let me make it clear that the RSIPF takes no side in the politics of this country. The Police are independent of politics. Police serve the people of this nation and uphold the law at all times,” says Commissioner of Police, Matthew Varley.

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RSIPF second recruit training course for 2017

The second recruit training course within the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) for this year has begun at the RSIPF Police Academy in Honiara with the recruitment of 70 new recruits.

RSIPF Commissioner, Matthew Varley, members of his Executive and Advisors from Australia and New Zealand attended the opening ceremony for the training course at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara today Monday 6 November 2017.

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“If men can do it, women can also do it” – Constable Annette Mepirke

Her words may not be original, but 26-year-old Constable Annette Mepirke of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) strongly believes in the concept.

Asked what is her message for other women who might be thinking about becoming a Police Officer?

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