By ORCHY REX
Thirty police officers from the National Capital District Metropolitan Command have successfully completed a specialized course in high-stake negotiation, aimed at improving frontline policing through enhanced communication and interpersonal skills.
The week-long training, held at the IT Job Training Centre at Six Mile in Port Moresby, focused on equipping officers with techniques and strategies to effectively engage with the public during complex situations.
Director for Human Resource Development, Supt Jackson Ambo, while addressing the participants during the closing ceremony, emphasized the importance of the course in modern policing.
“Thank you to the participants for attending this very important training. I believe you have learned new things that will help you do your job better,” he said.
He stressed that the course, Negotiation for Self, was designed to build human interaction skills essential for frontline officers.
“In our nature of life, we interact with people. To interact perfectly, you must have the skills and techniques that enable you as a police officer. You are not an ordinary officer, so you need techniques and skills that enhance your ability to communicate and engage effectively,” Supt said.
He added that communication was a key tool in policing and urged officers to apply the knowledge gained to serve communities better.
One of the certified participants, Constable Bomaiye Karap, described the training as a significant step forward in addressing long-standing gaps in policing.
“These skills have been missing in frontline policing for quite some time. I believe I have been applying some of the skills from the first few days and have seen results,” he said.
Const Karap urged his colleagues to use the training to improve public engagement and avoid repeating mistakes in past policing practices.
The course is part of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s key result indicator to develop and train its workforce to meet professional standards in law enforcement.