RSIPF welcomes 65 new police Officers

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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has welcomed 65 incoming Police officers who have graduated yesterday (11 August 2023) at Rove Police Headquarters.

The graduates consist of 45 males and 20 females. The patron of the recruit course is Pastor Titus Rore of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

The recruit course ran for 18 weeks with intensive training and mentoring from the Police Academy. Five officers were discharged during the training due to disciplinary matters.

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Four awards were given to outstanding officers. They include Academic awards, Integrity award, Leadership award and the Baton of Honour during the graduation ceremony.

RSIPF supervising commissioner Ian Vaevaso said it is indeed another milestone for the RSIPF in its quest to increase the number of police officers to fulfil its mandated function.

The graduands will be assigned to various stations around the country to undertake operational duties for a period of two years, working under close supervision.

Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Service (MPNSCS) Ms Karen Galokale  reminds the graduands of the importance of integrity, honesty and hard work.

“Integrity is not solely based upon actions of an officer when everyone is watching; rather it is the actions taken when you know no one is watching. It is being trustworthy enough that people can depend on when the right to do is not easy,” she said.