September 5, 2023
Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services members are actively preparing for the upcoming By-elections with training sessions. Proper preparation is crucial to ensure a smooth and secure electoral process.
Training sessions are essential to equip law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills needed to manage security and maintain order during elections. By-elections can be challenging, and well-prepared officers are key to ensuring a fair and safe voting process.
A two-day training session suggests a comprehensive program aimed at covering various aspects of election security. This extended duration should allow officers to delve into different scenarios and understand their roles thoroughly.
The training should ideally cover a range of topics, including crowd control, conflict resolution, election laws and regulations, handling of sensitive materials, communication protocols, and contingency planning for various situations that may arise during the By-elections.
Such training efforts are critical to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and upholding the principles of democracy.
It’s a positive step towards ensuring that the By-elections are conducted smoothly and securely.
These sessions are conducted by the Office of the Electoral Commission.