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70 NEW RECRUITS JOINED RSIPF
Seventy new police recruits begin their academic program today. This is the first recruit program for 2016, a part of the ongoing development within the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast announced to local Journalists.
5 Apr 2016
Festivities
POLICE OFFICERS INJURED, VEHICLES DAMAGED DURING EASTER INCIDENTS
At least two police officers were injured and four vehicles were damaged during two major incidents involving rock throwing on police vehicles over the Easter weekend. The two incident occurred at Borderline area and Karaina settlement at White River.
1 Apr 2016
Communities
PEACEFUL EASTER FOR MALAITA PROVINCE.
Malaita Province, one of the populated provinces in the country, has experienced a peaceful Easter celebration. Confirming this to SIBC News, Provincial Police Commander for Malaita Province Alfred Uiga says people have truly celebrated with the true meaning of Easter.
30 Mar 2016
People
HOAX CALLS IRKED POLICE
Hoax calls to emergency number 999 irk police. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast recently told local journalists over 10,000 such calls were made in the last month. Mr. Prendergast says this is unacceptable as it can only risk local security.
29 Mar 2016
Communities
PUBLIC WARNED AGAINST USING FALSE NUMBER PLATES ON VEHICLES
The Police Commissioner has warned the public against using false number plates on vehicles. Commissioner Frank Prendergast says RSIPF officers recently detected some vehicles with false number plates on the Honiara roads. Mr. Prendergast warns, this is a serious offence.
28 Mar 2016
Solomon Islands
POLICE ON LOOKOUT FOR RECKLESS DRIVING
The Traffic Centre of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is on the lookout for reckless driving especially intoxicated drivers on the road this long Easter weekend. The Police Communication Unit says police will set-up random traffic checkpoints within Honiara.
27 Mar 2016
Solomon Islands
3,000 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR POLICING
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has sent 3,000 application forms throughout the country for its new recruitment program. Police Commissioner Frank Prendagast says the due date for the applications is next month. He particularly encourages females to apply.
27 Mar 2016
Crime
“SEAT BELTS ON PLEASE”, DRIVERS TOLD
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner is reminding drivers and passengers of travelling vehicles to wear seat belts. Commissioner Frank Prendagast says wearing seatbelts could help prevent fatal accidents.
25 Mar 2016
Crime
GIZO POLICE PROBES DEATH OF YOUNG PERSON
Police in Gizo are investigating the cause of death of a young man in the provincial capital over the weekend. SIBC’s Radio Hapi Lagoon reports, the incident happened last Saturday evening. Unofficial reports alleged, the young school teacher hanged himself using an electric cable.
21 Mar 2016
Crime
MALAITA SUPPORTS CRIME PREVENTION POLICING MODEL
The Malaita Provincial Executive fully supports the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) new crime prevention strategy, under Commissioner Frank Prendergast. A statement from the police says Malaita Premier, Hon.
15 Mar 2016
Services
RSIPF FIRE STATION MOVED TO CENTRAL POLICE STATION
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Fire Station at Rove will soon be relocated next to the Central Police Station. This was announced by the Director of the Fire Service Inspector Rodney Kuma.
14 Mar 2016
Crime
ARRESTS YET TO BE MADE ON RO’ONE ARSON
No arrests have been made so far in relation to the arson incident at Ro’one village in South Malaita last week. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Auki, Alfred Uiga confirms, people in the community are reluctant to assist the police.
14 Mar 2016
Abuses
POLICE STATS INDICATES MORE WOMEN REPORTING VIOLENCE
Data collected by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Statistic Unit on reported cases of domestic violence indicates a lot more women are now coming forward to report the violence they face at home to the police.
11 Mar 2016
Laws
POLICE ACT TO PROTECT CULTURAL HERITAGE: PRENDERGAST
Police will act to protect the country’s cultural heritage whenever there is a discovery of shipwrecks or related issues, says Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast. Mr.
11 Mar 2016
Honiara City
RSIPF WORK ON SECURITY WITH HEALTH AUTHORITY
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is currently working with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) to address the security concerns at the National Referral Hospital.
13 Feb 2016
Laws
WHO ASSISTS RSIPF PROCURE FIRST BREATHALYZER
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is assisting the Royal Solomon Islands Police procure the country’s first breathe analysis equipment. Police Commissioner Frank Prendagast says the Ministry of Justice has come onboard to develop the legislation to underpin the use of the device.
13 Feb 2016
Honiara City
RSIPF TO COMMENCE TRAINING FOR FAMILY LAW IMPLEMENTATION
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will commence its training for the implementation of the Family Protection Act at GBR next week. Thirty officers from around the country and Honiara will undergo the ‘train the trainer’ training before going out to their relevant work areas and train…
12 Feb 2016
Communities
STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIP VITAL FOR RSIPF IN 2016
Stakeholder partnerships will be an important focus for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) this year. Commissioner of Police, Frank Prendergast told his weekly media conference at the RSIPF Aola base in Honiara.
6 Feb 2016
Court
HEARING AGAINST POLICE COMMISSIONER TO BE HELD
A hearing will be conducted before the High Court against the Commissioner of Police Friday next week. Local lawyer Wilson Rano is challenging the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in relation to a raid on his office and his subsequent charging and two others for forgery and fabricating…
6 Feb 2016
Disaster
RSIPV LATA RETURNS AFTER HELPING VANUATU
The Patrol boat Lata has returned to the country after assisting in Vanuatu’s National general Elections last month. The boat left the country 12th last month with a team from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force upon request by the Vanuatu Government The team assisted the Vanuatu Police with…
5 Feb 2016