The National Election Security Operations in West New Britain has been launched.
New Guinea Islands Assistant Commander of Police Perou N’dranou was in Kimbe to official declare the commencement of the operation yesterday.
Speaking there the Divisional Commander said the operation is critical to ensure there is a free and safe election national election in 2022. “We now are election ready to execute this operational order by the Police hierarchy,” said N’dranou.
N’dranou said police in WNB must now begin the NATEL Operation. He said security plays a crucial role in elections. N’dranou said Commanders will be given specific commands and guidelines to assist police carryout their duty.
The NGI Divisional Commander said police are at the frontline and must lead the way for a safe society. He also expressed the need for police officers to be presentable during duty hours. “You shouldn’t be chewing betel-nut while on duty, how can you face a victim or complainant? Commander N’dranou said this attitude has to change.
N’dranou said frontline policing is not functional and this are basic policing that has become dysfunctional in the past 10 years. “Not only in WNB but this is also visible in New Ireland and Manus.
The NGI Divisional Commander said the Police Department has spent millions to resource police commands in the country and officers must be honest while on duty. He said some operations do not necessarily require funding.
“Foot patrol is an effective policing method and directly engages police with members of the community,”. If police actively carryout this, there will be less trouble caused, said Commander N’dranou.
N’dranou said all PPC’s in the New Guinea Islands have been directed to address police deficiency and address discipline in their commands.
Commander N’dranou made these remarks while addressing a parade in front of the Kimbe Police Station. The parade also included Correctional Service officers. This is also his first official visit to West New Britain following his appointment as NGI Assistant Commander.
Meanwhile WNB Police Commander Cheif Inspector John Iara has called on candidates and supporters not to overload their vehicles when moving around. He said this was tolerated during the nomination and police will keep an eye out during campaign, polling and counting.
PPC Iara also appealed to the mass population to work with police during the Election period.
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