BY LORETTA B MANELE
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) officers have recently undergone a Mindset Plus training in Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa Province.
According to RSIPF, the training which included seventeen officers from RSIPF and three from CSSI was supported by the New Zealand Police through the Solomon Islands Policing Support Programme (SIPSP).
Sergeant Audrey Suhata, Makira-Ulawa Community Policing and Provincial training officer and Sergeant Vincent of Ngelea, training officer from Honiara had the training focused on areas like developing high-performing teams, effective community engagement and implementing effective crime prevention strategies.
RSIPF also stated that CSSI officers further enhanced the training by sharing their knowledge on rehabilitation programs designed to change offender behaviours and prevent re-offense.
In addition to this training, a workshop was held by SIPSP advisors and Sergeant Audrey with community leaders from the Horu community, where they taught them how to use the problem-solving model SARA (Scan, Analyse, Response, Assess) and the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) strategic planning tool.
RSIPF stressed that this will significantly boost the capacity of community leaders to respond to pressing issues and will also be vital for the completion and implementation of Horu community’s by laws.
Later on, the team visited Manama School and Sergent Audrey Suhata delivered important safety messages on crime prevention awareness to the students.
Following this was a presentation of sports items to the school to support student engagement and physical development.
RSIPF stated that the continued partnership between RSIPF and New Zealand Police remains instrumental in strengthening community-based crime prevention through equipping them with essential tools and knowledge.
“The training, school and community visits and discussions in Makira reinforce the RSIPF commitment to keeping the Solomon Islands a safe and peaceful place,” said RSIPF.
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