Law Enforcement

President condemns Arawa killing

Autonomous Bougainville Government President, Ishmael Toroama, condemned the atrocious act, saying “it goes against every effort my government, in collaboration with our police and our communities, are trying to do to curb crime and lawlessness on Bougainville”.

“While I understand the pain and sorrow the family of the young man are going through, I urge them to refrain from further actions,” said the President.

“I am also issuing a stern warning to opportunists from capitalising on this tragedy by trying to cause havoc and mayhem in Arawa Town.

Law enforcement for All

Police Minister William Onglo said the Royal PNG Constabulary (RPNGC) is handicapped by insufficient manpower to deliver police services.

“We have 6544 current uniformed officers against a population of 8.9 million people. These officers work really hard against all odds and challenges to keep peace and good order, and make sure our law and order issues are contained in the best possible way.

“When a husband and wife fight in public, we do not stop him or her and report the matter to the police. We encourage them by saying that it is a husband and wife problem.

Domestic Violence laws need enforcement

     

Minister Goi expressed disappointment that citizens and law imposers have not been seriously implementing laws that are already in place to prevent Gender and Family Violence

“The government has already made some laws to protect women and families from all forms of violence, The Act of Violence Against Women, or Wife Bash it’s a criminal act in itself. Over several years department has introduced another Act which is the Lukautim Pikinini Act as we know.

Police officers get training on Human Rights and Law Enforcement

This follows the launch of the training program last week by Chief Training Instructor Edwin Maritua at Bomana Police Training College and will be rolled out around the country 

Twenty-two police officers, including two female officers operating in Vanimo, West Sepik Province, were the first in 2017 to complete the four-day training.

The training modules are designed to strengthen understanding within the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) on the obligation to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights while conducting their duties.