Peter Philip

37 police pass-outs dismissed

The Bomana Police Commandant, Peter Philip, this morning served the men their ‘Notice to dismiss’ following the disciplinary review process.

However, only 21 pass-outs turned up to the police college while 16 are still at large.

The 37 police pass-outs were detained on March 17th at the Bomana police college after they were caught engaging in drunken initiation-like behaviour.

Police college under spotlight

Bomana Police College commandant, Peter Philip, outlined that ill-discipline and bad conduct will not be tolerated under his command.

Commandant Philip says the police college is a place where young recruits are trained to go out and serve and protect the community.

He said as the Police Commandant, he would not allow such practices of brutality to take place.

While it is an unfortunate incident, the onus is on them to act accordingly as law abiding officers.

ESP commander acknowledges Baki’s directive

He has pledged his support and said the call by the commissioner is a directive that must be taken seriously.

PPC Philip said there was public concern regarding his move however, he is confident in the next person who will be the PPC for East Sepik.

He described the move as a challenge and a promotional transfer and is encouraging the next PPC, who he says is a very experienced senior officer from West Sepik, to be the best and he believes that the PPC transferring from West Sepik has a wealth of experience to manage policing in the province.