GETTING the foundation of basic policing right is the approach rolled out in Border Divisional Command that is intended for effective policing says Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for Border Divisional Command Perou N’dranou during his quarterly visit parade at the East Sepik Provincial Police Headquarters.
ACP N’dranou did his first quarterly visit to East Sepik Province on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 since his appointment as Border Divisional Commander in August 2024.
He told members on parade that Basic Policing is not a new idea or rule invented but a system of the Constabulary that has always been in place but have been neglected overtime.
“We have created our own rules while ignoring the basic policing foundation.
“To get the foundation of basic policing right starts with simple things like looking presentable in uniforms, being punctual, closing all reported cases each day and having good work ethics,” says N’dranou.
ACP N’dranou said it is a requirement for him to supervise, monitor and evaluate provinces under his command to ensure the policing foundation of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) is working. That is the only way the presence of the rule of law can be seen as expected by the public.
The Provinces under Border Command include East Sepik, West Sepik and Western Province. Western Province has two Police Commands, the North Fly and South Fly Police Commands given the geographical setting of the province.
He reminded the younger officers that Police Force is a disciplinary organisation and that there is no place for ill-disciplined officers and those that deviate from the police culture and its system. He challenged the young officers to meet the dressing standard of senior officers after inspecting the parade.
He said a lot times police officers may feel like going against the system and stepping out of line given the tough situations and critical decision making but that is what makes a police officer who he is. Every police officer swore an oath to serve this country and should always be reminded that this policing system is in place to distinguish a police officer from an ordinary citizen.
“When you wear that uniform, wear it with pride and remember that you are a leader. In everything you do, do it like a leader. A leader does not complain but provide solutions to problems,” ACP N’dranou said.
“I am not here to micromanage or do anyone’s role but to encourage each and every member to get the basics of policing correct, only then the rule of law can be effectively established,” said ACP N’dranou.
