Police conduct community awareness in Makira Province

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.

Team Leader Community Policing SGT Audrey Suhata said their awareness team is impressed with the turnout from people in the community during the awareness talk and contributions made during by-law finalisation where people contributed a lot during the discussions which a good result as the document is theirs and it them to finalise it.

PPC Sitai said the team explains law and order and the consequences of breaching it and emphasis on crime prevention strategy and its importance given that many communities have come to realize the high rate of antisocial activities in the community.

The SARA Model training for the community is set to be held on 27th of October 2024 and By-law launching is scheduled for 31st October 2024.

Sergeant Suhata reiterated to community members that they can achieve greater things for their community once all of them learn to work together, respect and having the mindset of ownership of their own community.

Community leaders have acknowledged the team’s effort in visiting their community and conducting awareness in maintaining the law and order.