BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
PREMIER of Western Province, Billy Veo, urges police officers based in Noro to step up in their performance and deliver effective law enforcement following the official opening of the new Noro Police Station.
Speaking during the event, Veo said the new police station, along with other logistical support recently provided, has equipped Noro Police with sufficient resources to carry out their duties efficiently.
He highlighted that the new building compliments the fleet of vehicles handed over to police during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting earlier this year.
“I understand Noro Police have also been recipients of a number of vehicles during the recent vehicle handover held during the Pacific Island Forum retreat held here at Noro.
“With all these resources, we would therefore expect Noro Police to step up its roles and responsibilities in dealing with law-and-order issues here in Noro and in other surrounding communities,” Veo said.
Veo said he expects to see a decline in anti-social behaviours, illegal black markets, gambling, domestic and gender-based violence, and other law and order issues in the township and nearby areas.
At the same time, the Premier appeals to both the police and the general public to respect and care for the new facilities and other government properties.
“These facilities and resources do not just appear from thin air. The funds we received to build these important infrastructures are hard-earned money of the Australian people.
“The least we can do by way of our appreciation is to fully utilize these facilities, and to also look after them to ensure they continue to serve us well into the future,” Veo said.
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