Deputy Police Commissioner and Chief of Operations, Jim Andrews, challenged the Police, PNG Defence Force and Correctional Service officers, who are undergoing the Public Order Management course to work cooperatively.
Deputy Commissioner Andrews issued this challenge at McGregor Police Barracks in the National Capital District last week.
DCP Andrews stressed that, “In preparation for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting, the disciplinary forces need to cooperate in terms of training and exercise to build and strengthen the command and control elements in the joint operations.
“Back then, Public Order Management training had been an integral part of the disciplinary forces,” Andrews said, adding that as is evident in other countries, interest groups do tend to take advantage of such high profile events to raise their concerns with protest marches and or demonstrations so PNG must be prepared.
Andrews added that the course is being revived to up-skill officers in public order management.
DCP also challenges the participants to take the training and exercise seriously.
“You are the fortunate ones selected to undergo this intense training and I expect the best outcome from you. You must set the benchmark for the other training that will follow suit,” Andrews said.
Meantime, Deputy Commissioner Andrews took the time to thank the Australian Government and the Australian Federal Police for the undivided support in terms of funding and the sharing of their skills and knowledge.