BY MELVILLE TITIULU
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Department completed a two-week Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) training programme at Hell’s Point on February 13.
RSIPF in a statement yesterday said the training programme was conducted by Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) instructors to enhance the capability of the RSIPF EOD Department in dealing with World War II remnants.
Supervising Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for National Operations (NO) Francis Ramoni said the training was delivered with a clear objective to strengthen professional competence, enhance operational effectiveness, and ensure that our RSIPF EOD personnel are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and practical experience to perform their duties safely and effectively.
He said the training is significantly important for the police force as it not only enhances the technical capabilities of their EOD officers but it also reinforces corporate knowledge-sharing, mutual learning, and enduring cooperation between their two institutions.
Supervising ACP Ramoni said over the years, their partnership as continued to strengthen, and through sustained training engagements and professional exchanges such as this, he is confident that their collaboration will grow even stronger in the years ahead.
He also took time to acknowledges the UXO awareness activity that was conducted for members of Mbokonavera 4.
“Grateful that your support has extended beyond institutional training to community engagement, especially reaching out to our youths and children. This is a commendable initiative, and I sincerely thank the JGSDF for your commitment and meaningful contribution at the community level.
“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to His Excellency Ambassador Keiichi Hagiuchi, Lieutenant Colonel Shimomura, the project manager from the Japanese Ministry of Defence, the instructors from JGSDF, and all officials and delegates from Japan,” Mr Ramoni said.
He said without their steadfast support and cooperation, this training would not have achieved its success.
He said the knowledge and skills imparted during this program will undoubtedly strengthen their EOD personnel in carrying out their responsibilities in a professional, efficient, and safe manner.
Supervising ACP Ramoni said EOD participants have gained valuable additional knowledge and practical skills throughout the training and will continue building on what they have learned to strengthen their teamwork and leadership and to apply these competencies in their operational duties.
“I am confident that this training has added significant value to the development of the RSIPF EOD Department,” he said.
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