Anthon Billie

They are Anthon Billie, who was Commander Highlands Eastern End, and Joanne Clarkson, who was acting as Deputy Police Commissioner – Administration.   

Police Commissioner David Manning, in congratulating his two deputies, said the appointment is part of the government’s reforms in providing leadership and confidence in the constabulary. 

“Let me assure the people of this country that we will have an executive of the Police Force that will continue to deliver the best and bring change to the constabulary,” he stated.

Alphonse Gale, a resident of Kokopo was severely wounded and detained by police allegedly without good reason.

Gale told Loop PNG from Kokopo that he was taken to Kokopo police station at around 8pm on Thursday to answer some questions.

He said as soon as they arrived at the station, the police officers started beating him and kicking him  around on the head when he fell to the ground.

“Their supervisor (Sgt Makis) was standing and flashing a bright torch to my face while the police officers beat me."