Inspector Lillian Nawaro Dagi of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) today received her Solomon Islands Meritorious Medal (SIMM) for her services to the Force during the official 40th anniversary of independence celebrations in Honiara.
Inspector Dagi's award was announced during the 39th anniversary last year.
H.E the Governor General Sir Frank Kabui present the award during the 40 Independence Anniversary Parade at the Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara on 6 July 2018.
“On behalf of the RSIPF Executive and all ranks and files, I wish to congratulate Inspector Dagi for her personal achievement within the Force and also a recognition of the work of the RSIPF in keeping law and order in the country,” says Commissioner of RSIPF, Matthew Varley.
“I encourage all officers within the RSIPF to aim high in the performance of your daily duties wherever you are serving because you too will be presented with such an award,” says Commissioner Varley.
Officers of the RSIPF including the Police Band, the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) and members of several youth groups including the Boys Scouts, Girl Guides, Brownies and Pathfinders took part in the colourful parade at Lawson Tama to commemorate the 40 Anniversary of Solomon Islands.
After the parade, the RSIPF Police Band put up a good show by showing some of their dancing skills and entertaining pattern movements.
Police are mounting an operation during the independence anniversary celebrations targeting antisocial behaviour in public, drink driving on the roads and any suspected criminal activities in the capital city.
Police in the provincial capitals are also expected to do the same; for a safer community in Solomon Islands.