Police Commissioner Gari Baki says he is encouraged by all the support given by the government in terms of approved increased funding of K3 billion to cover all aspects of development within the Royal PNG Constabulary.
Baki outlined the submission from the Police Minister’s office as a way to help the force to revitalise much of the Constabulary’s dilapidated infrastructure, recruit more manpower, and train and re-equip the Constabulary against new emerging crime trends evolving across the globe.
He says that with the other government approved funding of 6,000 new houses for police and with procurement for this construction phase to begin early next year, these huge commitments, if implemented are expected to propel the Constabulary to new heights.
Baki says that members of the Constabulary must live in decent homes built with quality materials and conveniently located close to their work stations so they can come to work on time and serve with commitment, loyalty and dedication.
He said however that the construction of new infrastructure and acquisition of new resources would only bring half the change into the organisation but to completely revolutionize change in the Constabulary, all policemen and policewomen must accept spiritual reforms in their hearts and minds.