THIRTY-ONE police General Duties members in Hela Province have taken a significant step in building their capability by completing two weeks training on the use of force (less lethal training) at Kimininga-Highlands Mobile Group Head Quarters in the Western Highlands Province.
Hela Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Inspector Arau Mairi said the members were comprised of two batches where the first batch of 15 members completed the training in five days whilst the second batch of another 16 members completed the training after the first batch.
PPC said his members have learnt a lot on the proper Use of Force, Escalation, De-escalation of Force, and Less Lethal Options and Human Rights compliant policing.
PPC Mairi said this training was timely and it would greatly assist their members in handling law and order issues in Hela Province professionally and within the law.
He said all members have now returned safely to Tari and they are ready to apply what they have learn whilst attending the two weeks training.
“I on behalf of the Hela Provincial Police Command and the 31 members who attended the training sincerely thank acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Highlands Western End Division, Superintendent John Sagom for your leadership and for approving this vital training for Hela Province,” PPC Mairi said.
“We thank him for investing in our members’ professional development and growth.”
The PPC thanked the Commander – Highlands Mobile Group, Kimininga and his training team for hosting them and for their discipline and commitment as well.
He also extended his appreciation to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) – AFP Mission Station in Mt. Hagen for their continued support as well as providing expert trainers and equipment to the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC).
PPC Mairi concluded that their partnership is strengthening policing in PNG.