Police Briefs

Police officers complete safety training

A Police Officer Safety Training was completed in SANMA Province, and is expected to be held in other provinces.

Police officers from other police stations in the northern provinces, such as MALAMPA, PENAMA, and TORBA will also have the opportunity to go through the training.

The training is underway in MALAMPA Province.

Do not take law into own hands

Citizens are advised not to take law into their own hand when problems happened in communities, such as trespassing.

Rules and by-laws within communities, Area Councils or municipalities exist to for guidance when dealing with problems or wrongdoing.

However, often when a family does something wrong, arguments can grow and lead to bigger disputes. This beahviour is becoming too common in communities. The police advise that people should not take law into their own hands when a problem happens. Instead, talk with the chief or approach the police to resolve issues peacefully.

Drivers reminded to slow near schools

Drivers throughout Vanuatu are reminded to drive slowly when approaching schools to protect children.

The safety of school children on the road is very important.

The police in the north are continuing to make sure children reach their schools safely.

Engaging with communities

Police in the Northern Command are carrying out proactive activities to ensure a good working relationship with the people.

Police at Lakatoro in Malekula conducted a community engagement activity they helped complete a chiefs' nakamal on the island.

Police strongly believes that chiefs are very important leaders within communities who can work with the police to ensure peace is maintained at all times.

Meanwhile, the police has recorded many cases happening within homes across communities in Vanuatu. Many restraining orders are being obtained by police officers through the Magistrates' Court for enforcement, and may roundtable discussions are taking place at Police Stations between families.

The Vanuatu Police Force ask families, chiefs, pastors, and other community leaders to always take responsibility for looking after and protecting children, despite the challenges occurring within homes.

Disclaimer: All content in the Police Briefs column is supplied regularly to the Vanuatu Daily Post by the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) Media Unit. This is part of the VPF’s efforts to keep the public reliably informed.