Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) in Rove, Police headquarters on 28 May 2018.
The purpose of the MoU signing is to provide a platform for cooperation between the RSIPF and SICCI to:
• Promote crime prevention initiatives;
• Recognise the commercial perspective of businesses within the Solomon Islands;
• Recognise both the RSIPF and SICCI share a social conscience for community wellbeing;
• Allow for the sharing and exchange of information on areas of mutual interest;
• Build a strong relationship that will contribute to nation building, stability, employment opportunities and economic growth; and
• Facilitate two-way communication for the Parties.
Commissioner of Police Mr Matthew Varley during his speech at the signing says, “The partnership that we sign today between RSIPF and SICCI can be a significant to assist as both (business and police) to achieve to communities in all parts in Solomon Islands. Together we can challenge ourselves and others to think about how to improve this country from the ground up.”
Mr Varley says,” Small changes make a difference. The partnership between SICCI and the RSIPF create opportunities for increase capability and responsiveness. It gives strength to crime prevention strategies.”
Commissioner Varley says, “We can work together to create opportunities that benefits young people in Honiara. Our new partnership offers the chance for young people not only to reconnect with their family and community life, but to have access to support and opportunities to find employment and meaningful pathways in life through the support of SICCI and your membership.”
Chairman of SICCI Mr Jay Bartlett in his speech says, “Today our two institution marks a historical millstone in the signing of this MoU.”
Mr Bartlett says, “The relationship between public and private sector is one we believe needs to continue to strengthen in order to adequately face the challenges ahead of us. The challenge of a fast growing population growth coupled with high unemployment, Urbanisation, property rights inequality, gender base violence, corruption and the list goes on.”
He says, “It is time that we must do things differently which we need to collaborate, co-ordinate and communicate. We must focus not only on crime prevention strategies but also to work address the drivers of instability and conflict.”
Mr Bartlett adds: “I would like to take this opportunity to commend the RSIPF on the strategic approach in the community policing and closer integration with the business community, our community leaders, chiefs and youths.”
The Chairman says, “For it is only though partnership, collaboration, co-ordination that we can collectively set the course to achieve our collective version of a better, safer and more secure future. I would like to thank the RSIPF and look forward to work together between both parties.”