SPPCS Official Ceremony Marks Opening of Investigative Interview Skills Course
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Earlier today, Tuesday March 5th 2024, a significant ceremony was held to inaugurate the Investigative Interview Skills Course which six officers will undergo. Led by Inspector Maseiga Lauina, the event...
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Samoa Police Intervene as Schools Address Student Brawl
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In response to a recent altercation between students from Don Bosco Technical College in Alafua and the School of Maritime Training in Mulinu’u, Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS)...
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Community Engagement Unit (CEU) at the Ministry Women, Community & Social Development (MWCSD).
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Earlier today Monday, 4th March 2024, Inspector Tologata Misieleota Tamaleaoa, of the Community Engagement Unit, delivered a compelling presentation on law enforcement and preparedness for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of...
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SĀILIA O FUALAAU FA’ASĀINA
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E tolu ni galuega sa fa’atino e le Matagaluega o Leoleo, Falepuipui ma le Toefuataina i mataupu o fualaau fa’asaina: O le aso Lulu 28 Fepuari 2024, sa fa’atino ai...
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SPPCS Defensive Driving Training (DDT) concluded with a closing ceremony
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The Second session of the Defensive Driving Training (DDT) program concluded today, March 1st, 2024. Eight officers have successfully completed the course. Corporal Palepa Ioane, serving as the DDT instructor,...
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SPPCS First Aid Training Concluded
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) recently completed another round of First Aid training sessions tailored for its members. The training initiative aimed to refresh and update the...
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SPPCS: Nevada National Guard Concludes Successful Two-Week Engagement
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On Wednesday, 28th of February 2024, the Nevada National Guard was pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its recent two-week engagement, characterized by comprehensive briefings to leaders on the...
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SPPCS Samoa Police and College Principals Collaborate to Address Student Brawl.
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In an effort to address a recent altercation between students that garnered widespread attention on social media, Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services, in collaboration with the Community Engagement Unit,...
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SPPCS The University of the South Pacific – Samoa Campus, Apia Open Day
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Earlier today Friday, February 23rd, 2024, a significant collaboration unfolded at the University of the South Pacific’s Alafua Campus, as the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services’ Royal Band and...
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SPPCS Ceremony Marks Conclusion of Core Training for Pacific Police.
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Earlier today, Thursday 22nd February 2024, a significant ceremony took place to mark the official conclusion of the Core Training of Pacific Police course. The event commenced with a solemn...
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SPPCS First Aid Training conclude.
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After a dedicated week-long session, the first aid training program organized by the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services has reached its conclusion. This initiative saw the participation of twelve...
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SPPCS State Partnership Program exchange program commences between the State of Nevada and the Government of Samoa.
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The U.S. Embassy in Samoa has announced the inauguration of a significant endeavor aimed at fortifying disaster preparedness and response capabilities within the region. Commencing on Monday, February 19th, 2024,...
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SPPCS – Thank you for your service Senior Sergeant Tanuvasa Muao Seiuli
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In accordance with a dedicated service spanning thirty-six (36) years, Senior Sergeant Tanuvasa Muao Seiuli has officially retired from the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS). Beginning his tenure...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services kick-started the First Close Personal Protections Foundations course of 2024 with twenty-one (21) Police officers.
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Early this morning, Monday, 19th February, 2024, Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services officially opened its Close Personal Protections (CPP) foundations course of 2024 at the Maritime Unit at Matautu-Tai...
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SPPCS First Aid Training
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The primary responsibility of every police officer is to uphold the sanctity of life. Officers consistently engage in safeguarding individuals and addressing situations that pose risks to life on a...
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SPPCS Defensive Driving Training
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Today, Monday, February 19th, 2024, the second iteration of the Defensive Driving Training program commenced. Over the course of two weeks, ten officers will receive instruction from SPPCS-certified driving instructors....
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SPPCS BOMB Search Training officially closed.
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Earlier today, on Friday, February 16th, 2024, a formal ceremony was convened at the Training Unit premises located in Matautu to mark the conclusion of the Bomb Search training program...
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ACEO ICT Laulualetaulauniu Angelo Chan Mow was nominated by the US Embassy Apia, Samoa to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) under the Cybersecurity cohort which is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program.
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Through short-term (3-week) visits to the United States, current and emerging foreign leaders in various fields experience the country firsthand and cultivate lasting relationships with their American counterparts. Professional meetings...
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O le taeao nei sa fa’atinoina ai e le Ofisa o Leoleo i Savaii, se sa’iliga o laau fa’asāina i se fanua ma se fale i Mauga, ma taofia ai ni alii se to’alua
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O le taeao nei sa fa’atinoina ai e le Ofisa o Leoleo i Savaii, se sa’iliga o laau fa’asāina i se fanua ma se fale i Mauga, ma taofia ai...
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Close Personal Protection (CPP) Instructors have returned home from Tonga.
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The Close Personal Protection training, led by four seasoned instructors from the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services team—Senior Sergeant Junior Afereti, Corporal Fereti Sefo, Corporal Tyrone Mamaia, and Senior...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services officially welcomed the new recruits with an Ava ceremony.
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Today, on February 9th, 2024, an Ava ceremony took place at the Training Unit premises in Matautu, marking the official induction of 40 new recruits for this year. Among them,...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) conducted a ceremony to officially conclude the Remote Pilot Training
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) conducted a ceremony to officially conclude the Remote Pilot Training at Matautu-Tai Training Unit. Six officers successfully completed the two-week training under the...
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SPPCS Community Engagement Unit at the MESC Teachers Conference 2024.
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The Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services (SPPCS) Community Engagement Unit (CEU) made a powerful impact at the Museum of Samoa (Falemata’aga) auditorium during the Ministry of Education, Sports, and...
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Fourteen New Police Vehicles handed over by the Government of Japan to Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services.
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In a significant move towards bolstering human security, the Government of Japan handed over fourteen new vehicles to the Ministry of Police, Prisons & Corrections Services earlier today, February 2,...
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SPPCS Community Engagement Unit and Royal Band Unit at the National University Of Samoa Orientation 2024
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (‘SPPCS’) Community Engagement Unit and Police Band were part of the first day of the National University of Samoa orientation. Community Engagement Unit conducted...
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Samoa Police Instructors delivering Close Protection Course in Tonga.
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In advance of CHOGM 2024, Tongan Police Officers will participate in a Close Protection course led by four Samoan Police Instructors. The course is scheduled to begin at Nukualofa on...
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SPPCS Handover Ceremony of the Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III
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A celebration was held at the Maritime Wing this afternoon by the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services to mark the Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III’s handover. The Honorable...
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Hand Over ceremony of the new vessel and generator for Savaii Outpost.
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“What is good for Upolu, is also good for Savaii.” The Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo and South Pacific Defence Advisor Colonel Sean Benporath as well as the Maritime Surveillance...
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SPPCS Remote Pilot Training Officially Open
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Early this morning, Monday 22nd January 2024, Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (‘SPPCS’) held a ceremony to officially open the Remote Pilot Training at the Training Unit at Matautu-tai....
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Welcome Home Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III Crew.
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Twenty-two (22) crew members and the Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III arrived this morning at Matautu. They were welcomed by Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services as well as...
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SPPCS, SFESA and OEC evening church service of 2024
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On January 17, 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services (SPPCS) joined forces with Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authorities (SFESA) and the Office of the Electoral Commission (OEC)...
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O le taeao nei sa taofia mai ai le Ofisa o Leoleo i Savaii se alii e 34 tausaga o Vailoa Palauli ina ua fa’atino se sailiga o laau fa’asaina ma o lea sa maua ai ni laau fa’asaina o le mariuana i le fanua o lenei taulealea.
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O nei laau fa’asaina e aofia ai –mariuana toto ma paelo o loo tumu i lau mariuana mamago, sikaleti mariuana ua uma ona taai, ma laau mariuana mamago. O lenei...
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PTCCC Farewell and Acknowledgement Ceremony Josiah Enrel. 15 December 2023
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Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination Centre acknowledges Pacific secondee Sgt Josiah Enrel On 15 December 2023, the Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination Centre (PTCCC) hosted a farewell ceremony for Sergeant Josiah Enrel,...
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District Operation Portfolio
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The fourth and final portfolio meeting for the District Operations Portfolio took place in Savai’i, bringing together all the District’s sections OICs and executives to discuss matters pertaining to the...
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Closing of the 3rd Closing Personal Protection Course.
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On the 15th December 2023 the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services conducted a closing ceremony for the 3rd Close Personal Protection Course held in Samoa. These training is all...
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) continued their annual visitation to the Mapuifagalele Elderly Home.
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On the 14th of December 2023 Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo, Deputy Commissioners, members of the Executive and the Police choir visited the Mapufagalele Elderly Home at Vailele. This is an...
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Vaeluaga o Matagi handover to the Savai’i Outposts, courtesy of the Australian Defence Force
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As the District gears up for their final portfolio meeting for 2023, Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo presented and handed over a vessel to the Savai’i Outposts this morning. This vessel...
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A total of forty-eight SPPCS (Police Constables) newly recruited officers have successfully completed their swearing-in ceremony and are ready to embark on their law enforcement duties
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In the Samoa District Court on the 12th of December 2023, 48 newly recruited police officers were sworn in as members of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services. In...
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Close Personnel Protection Course.
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The Close Personnel Protection Course (CPP) was officially opened earlier today, welcoming two additional Tongan officers as participants. The Acting Commissioner, Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga, officially commenced the training, reminding the...
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In Spirit of Faith and Thanksgiving
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the SPPCS and the Build the Bridge Fellowship team over the past week received new English Bibles, gifted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) through Detective Superintendent Daniel Evans. This...
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