Among them is Constable Jerome Tarcusy, 28, who wanted to join the Bougainville Police Service (BPS) to help his community, which is still suffering from the after-effects of the armed conflict on the island 20 years ago.
Based at Arawa police station in the Public Safety Unit, Constable Tarcusy believes he is making a difference.
“I am working very hard with my community to try to settle all the law and order issues before the referendum,” he says.
