The RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Matthew Varley has highly commended all his officers who took part in the operations during the week-long RAMSI Farewell celebrations in Honiara from 25 – 30 June 2017
The RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Matthew Varley has highly commended all his officers who took part in the operations during the week-long RAMSI Farewell celebrations in Honiara from 25 – 30 June 2017
A 48 year old woman died at National Referral Hospital yesterday after she was assaulted on Saturday night.
White River Police confirmed that the woman received wounds and had bruising on her body as result of the assault.
Currently the investigation is being conducted by White River Police in relation to the cause of the death of the woman.
Police are calling on any witnesses to come forward and provide information in relation to the incident.
At this point of time no further comments will be made as this matter is currently under investigations.
Two people are dead after two separate traffic accidents occurred over the weekend in the capital Honiara.
The first incident happened near midnight on Friday 26 May at the Guzo Point along the Kukum Highway in Central Honiara involving a 15 seater bus. The bus was travelling eastward when it hit a pedestrian. The male, believed to be in 30’s, died instantly at the scene.
Police are appealing to members of the public who might have information about this incident or the identity of the deceased to come forward or call the RSIPF Kukum Traffic Centre on phone 22336.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has taken a step forward in its community engagement capabilities with the launch of its Facebook page.
Commissioner of Police Matthew Varley said the the new Facebook page is an important addition in the RSIPF’s approach to engaging and collaborating with the community.
Mr. Varley said, “this is a step forward for the police force and is part of our crime prevention strategy. It’s a great opportunity for us to share with the communities some of the good work that had been done inside the RSIPF.”
Solomon Islands now have its first finger print experts within the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
Minnie Arosi is one of the first two females to qualify as an expert after successfully completing the training. And since she joined the Forensic Unit within the RSIPF in 2006, Minnie does not regret any of it. This year marks 13 years for her as a police officer.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force yesterday discussed with Borderline Community Chiefs on issues occurred in their communities.
A total of 20 Chiefs and Community leaders from different small communities within Borderline area attended a one day discussion to further strengthening its dialogue with the Police.
During the discussion they formed in to three groups to identify the issues and present to the participants.
The issues discussed ranged from illegal selling and brewing of kwaso (home brew) and other anti-social behaviours etc.
The Police Academy of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force present certificates of appreciation to participants who attend Middle Management course and drivers training yesterday.
Sixteen participants attended the Middle Management Course and four participants for the drivers training.
According to Course coordinator Staff Sargent Agnes Ape said, “Upon successful completion, the participant will have revised understanding of the Sergeant and Staff Sergeant’s role and knowledge of the relevant policies and procedures relating to their duties”.
The RSIPF Women’s Advisory Network (WAN) today begun a two day conference in Rove Police Club.
Eighty (80) participants from within RSIPF ranks and files across Solomon Islands provinces are attending the conference which will coincide with the Women’s international Day on the 8th March 2017.
The theme for the two day conference ‘Enhancing Police Women’s Ability in Society’
Police Commissioner Matthew Varley thanks the surrounding communities to the Vasara Camp on Rendova Island in the Western Province, for their goodwill and support towards the police who were deployed to the area to stop the criminal activities resulting from a logging dispute.
Police Commissioner Matthew Varley successfully concluded his second provincial trip to Tulagi, in the Central Islands Province.
Upon arrival at Tulagi, Commissioner Varley inspected an officers parade and handed out certificates of appreciation to the officers stationed in Tulagi.
Provincial Police Commander Central Islands Province, Patricia Leta welcomed Commissioner Varley saying, “It is a honour and privilege for the Commissioner to visit my station and officers.”