One-Hundred and Fifty-five Police Reservists concluded an intensive six-week training with a passing out parade at the Bomana Training College in Port Moresby.
The recruits underwent training on the history of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, Community Policing, and basic investigation and prosecution as part of their training to assist the regular police force maintain law and order.
The Reservists in their distinctive uniform, long blue pants and grey collar shirts are set to take part in their first major task; providing security during the National General Elections that are set to begin with the Issue of Writs on the 28th Of April 2022.
Police Commissioner, David Manning made a decision to bring back the reserve branch of the Constabulary but with proper coordination and control to assist deliver a free, fair and safe 2022 Election. He said this during the launch of the 10-year RPNGC Corporate Plan last year.
Australia has also assisted through the PNG-Australia partnership by providing among others, administrative and technical support to the Reservists program.
Families of the Reservists were at Bomana today to witness the passing out of their family members who have joined the reservist program.
Among the new recruits is PNG Weightlifter and Commonwealth Gold Medalist, Dika Toua. She believes this is a pathway to becoming a regular police officer after her sporting career.
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