Pacific Island Chiefs of Police
Women’s Advisory Network
2009 NEWSLETTER
Message from the Chair:
O le viiga ma le faafetai I lo tatou Atua, e tatau pea ona mua ona sii, aua ua ia faia measilisili mo tatou, i lona alofa faaaliali ua ia aumaia ai le ola ma le malosi, ua mafai ona faataunuuina tofi ma tiute ua tofia ai tatou.
Talofa lava, Malo le soifua laulelei ma le lagi e mama, i le susu a susuga i Komesina o Leoleo i le Pasefika, aemaise le mamalu o Tamaitai o loo galulue i totonu o Matagaluega a Leoleo i le Pasefika atoa. Malo lava le soifua.
It is my pleasure and an honour to share with you all my views in relation to our young but dynamic organisation – The Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Women’s’ Advisory Network.
As your current chair, I am driven by a strong passion “to improve working conditions for all women in pacific policing”. Research has proven that women are being neglected and eventually driven out of policing organisations’ because of the harsh working conditions policing organisations in the Pacific currently offer.
BUT, despite all these, a ray of light is shining through the dark, bringing new hope, strength and direction. That ray of light is You and I (PICP-WAN) who have the passion to overcome all obstacles until we give birth to our vision which is:
“To be recognised as a respected entity which is valued for its contribution to the improvement of policing in the Pacific”
The only key to our success in making this dream come true is in our hands. We must work together to achieve our yearly agreed targets, so we could collectively help each other through the PICP-WAN. Keeping in mind that improved working conditions, bring about beneficial changes for all officers.
Do not be weary or procrastinate in doing good work for the good of all. We have an obligation to women in policing now and the future.
We should not let the future women in policing suffer because we failed to play our role, as the saying goes, “where there is a will, there’s a way” and “all good things come to those who wait” and I believe we have waited for a long time for this to happen so the time for us to ACT is NOW!
Sergeant Siripa Uelese
PICP WAN Chair
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PICP Secretariat Update:
Accountability for WAN
It is my pleasure as the Secretariat Officer and Project Manager of the WAN project to offer my thoughts on the 2009 year that is just about over and to think about 2010 which does not appear to be too far away.
As everyone would be aware the world has gone through and still feeling the effects of the biggest financial recession in decades. Many organisations or companies have folded and no longer exist due to lack of resources or not being able to achieve their goals and have had to close.
In this economic environment we now find ourselves living in, the WAN must also ask the same hard questions of it, as other organisations are having to. Those questions are around value for money and positive outcomes for women in police. It appears to me that we all have to become smarter and more accountable in everything the WAN undertakes, as scrutiny by donors become much more vigilant and their demand for improved change becomes much more focused.
The PICP WAN as a regional organisation has been successful in bringing interested parties together for a conference, it has not however enjoyed the same success in overcoming issues faced by women policing in the Pacific. Do we as the PICP WAN have a clear pathway on how we would achieve this and the time it would take; if no, how do we change that?
What do I think accountability would look like for WAN?
- At the recent WAN conference held in the Cook Islands members were asked to provide their Chiefs/ Commissioners with a report on the conference. Fifteen of the 18 jurisdictions supplied this report. Which in some respects was a milestone given that the previous year no reports (known by the Secretariat) had been forwarded to the Secretariat or the Chiefs. This type of activity has to continue, expand and improve.
- An undertaking by the membership to have Youth Crime Surveys and reports to Chiefs/Commissioners prior to their conference in September resulted in only 5 out of 18 furnishing the appropriate reports. This kind of result will place the WAN as an organisation in jeopardy, as many Chiefs present had to admit they had not received a report and were frustrated. This was an opportunity to impress your Chief and show him the work you were capable of as a group.
So saying that members are going to complete work is one area that needs to be improved. The next is communication.
- Attempts to establish a sister city programme has over the past three years not been successful for varying reasons. One of those is communication between Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand. It is important to the WAN that members of the network communicate with each other about issues that are occurring in jurisdictions. The conference is a place to meet new people and we expect you to keep in touch and help each other out. There is no point in meeting for three days and then not communicating until the next conference.
One of my roles as the Project Manager for WAN, is to be successful in gaining funding for the WAN conference and exchanges. This means providing NZAID with evidence of the work undertaken by members and the standard of that work. The days of coming to a conference and sitting there for two days, collecting per diems and going shopping are gone.
More responsibility for the conference by members needs to be taken and so next year more of you will be asked to present at the conference. After all it is your conference and the Secretariat is merely the facilitator and administrator.
The e mail list that the Secretariat uses to contact WAN members can be used by anyone in the network to communicate with each other.
I look forward to hearing your views on what is the best way to raise our standards and become more accountable to our Donors and indeed police women. We need to discuss how we can, over the next 3 years, make some very marked improvements in our attitudes as WAN members. The Secretariat will be striving for improvement in this time period which will benefit women and Police forces in general around the Pacific.
Dave Potaka
PICP Secretariat
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Tonga Police, Women’s Advisory Network (WAN)
Inaugural Conference.
The Tonga Police Women’s Advisory Network held their first Conference in Nuku’alofa, Tonga on the 22 -23 October 2009. The conference was attended by 58 of the 72 women Police and Civilians in the Tonga Police who as a group have given faithful service to the Tonga Police for over 30 years.
It was an excellent conference that was appreciated by all the delegates and presenters who attended. The Commander of the Tonga Police should be congratulated for his vision and determination to hold this conference especially with the two disasters that he and the Tongan Police have had to deal with over the past few months.
The challenge now for the Tonga WAN is to show leadership both locally and regionally in identifying issues that affect women in policing and ensuring that these issues are not only bought to the attention of the Police Commander but that sustainable solutions are found that will make improvements to the Tonga Police Force and the Tongan Community.
Lau’aitu Po’uli -‘o- Tonga Tupouniua
Assistant Police Commander
Tonga Women’s Advisory Network
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Media
Arresting women
PHOTO
A Samoan women & apos;s advocate says many policeman believe law enforcement work is unsafe for women. [ABC]
Kate McPherson
Last Updated: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:41:00 +1100
The Samoan chair of a Pacific women’s advocacy group is pushing for more acceptance of women in the region’s police forces.
Siripa Uelese, the chairwoman of the Women’s Advisory Network which is part of the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Secretariat (PICP), is leading the call for policewomen to be given equal opportunities in law enforcement.
She says many policemen believe law enforcement work is unsafe for women.
“But then we have the same skills, we have the same experience and yet we’ve been under-utilised,’ she told Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat program.
She says they should not just be placed in desk jobs if they are capable of performing other roles.
“The policing organisations… are very dominated by men and they have females wanting to come into the policing organisation, [but] they are quite discouraged in the way that they will only be used for secretarial work, you know that kind of job, just sitting behind a desk, and not being able to go out into the field and do investigations,” she said.
The Secretariat Officer of the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police, Dave Potaka, says the role of women in police work needs to be assessed.
“Women are quite capable, and are getting paid the same amount of money as the men are, so there’s no reason why they can’t – they have the same abilities,” he said.
“It’s been pointed out to me that probably the only thing they can’t do is search male prisoners, as men can’t search women prisoners. Otherwise they should be able to do the job exactly the same.”
Inspector Dave Potaka says the Chiefs of Police in the Pacific would benefit from discussions on how to progress opportunities for women.
But he says change will not be quick.
“So the changes that are required are going to be slow, but I think the Women’s Advisory Network can go a long way in advising the chiefs and getting some change.”
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Sister City Initiative:
The results of the sister city survey conducted at the 2009 PICP WAN conference have been collated. The outcomes are as follows:
Contributions were received from 32 delegates from 20 countries including Fiji.
12 of these countries have WAN networks.
Frequency of meetings:
| Weekly/fortnightly |
1 |
| Monthly |
5 |
| Quarterly |
1 |
| Biannually |
4 |
| As required |
1 |
PICP WAN attendance
Assistance already being provided:
Financial assistance for post graduate studies
PRPI – Train the trainers program
COP, Radar, refresher courses
PRPI – Sexual Abuse training
Exchange programs
PRPI – Police Development Program
CMIS training
Interpol General Secretariat set up.
PRPI – United Nations Training
AFP training advisor/development team (Nauru)
NZ Hosting PICP secretariat – providing assistance to PICP & PICP WAN
PICP assistance to attend PICP WAN
Avenues of Assistance identified as beneficial:
Exchange programs
Setting up Networks
Mentoring
Coaching
Practical assistance – Sporting Equipment
Training
Advanced Intelligence Training
Assistance with job applications
Ability for some skilled Delegates to share their knowledge with others
Improving Communication
Specialist Forensic training
Training in Policy, Planning and Procedures
Report Writing Skills
What has been identified since the PICP WAN is that some of these concerns are already being addressed through development programs. Next steps are to follow up on these items with the AFP International Deployment Group (IDG) to establish which are already being delivered through their current programs and proposed future programs.
It has also been identified that some informal sister city arrangements are already in place – these we hope to follow up on and coordinate through PICP Secretariat.
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Recognition:
ACWAP Awards – 2009
Award for Excellence in Policing in the Asia Pacific Region -This award recognises those who have developed or implemented an innovative and flexible solution that has significantly improved policing for women in the Asia Pacific region; and significantly contributed to the improvement of policing outcomes for women in the Asia Pacific region.
Finalists:
Inspector Florence TARO: Royal Solomon Islands Police Force
Florence has shown great dignity, leadership, professionalism, pride, work ethic and compassion to victims of sex offences throughout the Solomon Islands under trying conditions.
Sgt Veronica ARONASAKA: Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
Veronica truly understands what the community wants from its police service and she delivers ‘on this want’ with much determination, resilience and with such a gentle approach.
Winner:
Det Sgt Tinol PAKIPON – Officer in Charge of the Sexual Offences Squad in Port Moresby, Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary
Tinol is an experienced member with a total of 25 yrs in policing recognised for being an outstanding, passionate and dedicated detective who is respected and is renowned as an expert on sexual offence investigations. Professional, honest, and reliable this member has strived to uphold the law whilst providing a valuable service for victims. In an Australian Government report, the serious problems of violence against women were acknowledged and specifically the unit this member manages, was found to be under resourced, under trained and that the officers working in these sections were given low priority by other police. However the report also found that despite this, women reported receiving better attention from these specialist units than when they had to report to the front desk of a police station.
The unit this member manages has three computers between 10 staff, they are housed in a run down office that does not have proper ventilation let alone enough room to cater for the enormous work load which averages 3 to 4 reported cases of serious sexual assault daily. All interviews are done either by handwritten statements or using the computer if the power is working and they have paper to print on. The member encourages and motivates staff to keep them going even when conditions are overwhelming and hopeless.
On a recent rural trip the member gave other officers hope, support and encouragement. They questioned their ability to do anything for victims, not because they couldn’t do their role but because they were faced with not even having the basic tools to enable them to perform their role. No petrol in their vehicle, no paper to write on, no computers, no camera to record evidence, no private area to speak to victims, and no safe house to take victims to. The member acknowledged their concerns; spoke of similar conditions and provided strategies and guidance on how to remain motivated.
Having investigated hundreds of sexual offences from all levels of society, this member has been recognised previously in 2006 receiving the Law and Justice Sector Award for being the Most Outstanding Police Officer.
His nominee says, ‘To do what he has done for the last 17 years for the women of Papua New Guinea and the victims of Sexual Offences is inspirational. He is a leader in this field and a much needed role model.
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2009 in Review
3 – 4 June 6th PCIP WAN Conference – Cook Islands
May 2009 Commander Chris Kelley Tonga Police
June 2009 Commissioner Maara Tetava Cook Islands Police
29 June 2009 Commissioner Cedric Netto – Nauru Police
July 2009 Commissioner Tipelu Kauani to Tuvalu Police
July 2009 Chief Mark Chenery appointed to Niue Police
August 2009 Commissioner Joshua Bong Vanuatu Police
September 2009 Commissioner Gari Baki New PICP Chair -RPNGC
September 2009 Commissioner Lilomaiava Fou Taioalo to Samoa Police
25-26 July 2009 6th Anniversary of RAMSI – Solomon Islands.
2 – 4 September 38th PICP Conference in Papua New Guinea
22-23 October First Tonga WAN Conference.
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Calendar for 2010
February ACWAP 2010 Awards open.
June PICP WAN meeting Samoa
September PICP Conference in Australia
August ACWAP Awards 2010 – Brisbane, Queensland AUS
29 September Police Remembrance Day
25 November White Ribbon Day - Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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A message from the Iinternational Association of Chiefs of Police
President Michael J Carroll
Monday, November 30, 2009
This Thanksgiving holiday weekend was sadly shattered by the tragic, senseless and inhumane ambush and execution of four dedicated Lakewood, Washington police officers:
Sergeant Mark Renninger, Age 39;
Officer Ronald Owens, Age 37;
Officer Tina Griswold, Age 40; and,
Officer Greg Richards, Age 42.
I am truly lost for words in attempting to describe the remorse and sympathies I have for the loved ones left behind by the deceased officers which included a total of nine children.
As I reflect on this wanton and senseless act of violence, I cannot help but think that there is something drastically wrong when a career violent criminal who reportedly had just recently been charged with assaulting a police officer and second degree rape of a child could be set free on a $150,000 bail bond. It is incomprehensible to me and I simply do not know how this situation could ever be rationally explained to the families of these brave men and women.
I know each and every member of the IACP family joins me in extending our sympathies, thoughts and prayers to the families and loved ones of Sergeant Renninger and Officers Owens, Griswold and Richards along with Chief Bret Farrar and all the men and women of the Lakewood Police Department.
–IACP President Michael J. Carroll
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Arresting women
Kate McPherson
Last Updated: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:41:00 +1100
The Samoan chair of a Pacific women’s advocacy group is pushing for more acceptance of women in the region’s police forces.
Siripa Uelese, the chairwoman of the Women’s Advisory Network which is part of the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Secretariat (PICP), is leading the call for policewomen to be given equal opportunities in law enforcement.
She says many policemen believe law enforcement work is unsafe for women.
“But then we have the same skills, we have the same experience and yet we’ve been under-utilised,’ she told Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat program.
She says they should not just be placed in desk jobs if they are capable of performing other roles.
“The policing organisations… are very dominated by men and they have females wanting to come into the policing organisation, [but] they are quite discouraged in the way that they will only be used for secretarial work, you know that kind of job, just sitting behind a desk, and not being able to go out into the field and do investigations,” she said.
The Secretariat Officer of the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police, Dave Potaka, says the role of women in police work needs to be assessed.
“Women are quite capable, and are getting paid the same amount of money as the men are, so there’s no reason why they can’t – they have the same abilities,” he said.
“It’s been pointed out to me that probably the only thing they can’t do is search male prisoners, as men can’t search women prisoners. Otherwise they should be able to do the job exactly the same.”
Inspector Dave Potaka says the Chiefs of Police in the Pacific would benefit from discussions on how to progress opportunities for women.
But he says change will not be quick.
“I guess there’s a huge variance between a lot of the nations out there, but in general terms you could probably say the islands are back where we were, in New Zealand, says 20 years ago,” he said.
“So the changes that are required are going to be slow, but I think the Women’s Advisory Network can go a long way in advising the chiefs and getting some change.”
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The 2009 WAN Conference held in Rarotonga produced Action Points which are listed below:
ACTION POINTS 2009
1) A local WAN to be established in each jurisdiction. There have been a few countries reporting that is a problem to them.
Countries that require assistance to establish WAN: CNMI, PNG, Guam, French Polynesia, FSM, American Samoa, Palau, New Caledonia
2) A guide to assist these countries is to be sent out by the Secretariat and posted on the PICP website (www.picp.org).
Moved: American Samoa
Second: Guam, FSM
3) Conference Reports be completed by each jurisdiction by 31 July 2009.
Moved: PNG
Second: Nauru, American Samoa, Tuvalu
4) Report on Youth Offending by each jurisdiction is sent to the PICP Secretariat by 10 August 2009.
Moved: American Samoa
Second: Vanuatu
5) Production of WAN newsletter be supported by WAN delegates. This will be co-ordinated by the Cook Islands.
Moved: Guam
Second: CNMI, FSM, American Samoa
6) Six countries (plus two reserves) to do exchanges in 2010.- Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, FSM Chuuk, PNG, Cook Islands, American Samoa, Tonga and Samoa.
Moved: Cook Islands
Second: American Samoa
7) The WAN must emphasise to the Chiefs that the following countries require specific Police Maternity Leave policies:
Countries with no maternity leave are: Guam (drafted not implemented; it’s up for review by their Chief) FSM, CNMI, Chuuk, Marshall Islands, Cook Islands (not pregnancy policy), Samoa (not pregnancy policy),
Moved: Vanuatu, Tuvalu
Seconded: French Polynesia, Cook Islands
That the Chiefs in each jurisdiction have a minimum percentage of women in their Police forces. (ie PNG has a minimum percentage of 25%). This is to be part of the briefing the chair will do to the chiefs in September and be included in the Conference Report recommendations by each jurisdiction.
Moved PNG
Seconded American Samoa
9) This forum endorses PICP, AFP and NZ Police who will take back the Sister City surveys and review them to reinvigorate the Sister City Programme.
Moved: Cook Islands
Second: American Samoa, CNMI
10) A business plan to be established for 2009/2010 by the Secretariat in consultation with representatives from Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia by 2nd September 2009. The Chair (Sergeant Siripa Uelese will automatically be part of this group)
Nominations: PNG (Ch/Inspector Clarkson) Guam (Captain Mercy Grino) Cook Islands (Senior Sergeant Ngatoko-Poila)
Moved: NZ
Second: Solomon Islands
11) That a Deputy Chair position be established. The Chair from the previous year be the Deputy Chair the following year.
Everyone agreed
12) Next Conference to be in Samoa 2010 and PNG 2011.
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Delegates at the 6th WAN Conference 2009 – Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Chair -Sergeant Rebecca Hosking – Ellis Cook Islands Police
Incoming Chair – Sergeant Siripa Uelese Samoa – Professional Standards Investigator
Chief Inspector Joanne Clarkson RPNG Constabulary – Director Corporate Planning
Police Officer 1 Shawnda Lynn Delacruz Taisacan CNMI , Detective/Domestic Violence
Senior Sergeant Fa’amanatu Vasie Ngatoko-Poila – Cook Islands -OIC Intelligence Unit and Records
Sergeant Kura Taere Cook Islands O/C Training Unit
Lance Sergeant Deligny Dehlia French Polynesia
Police Officer II Jessica P. Meyenberg Guam Police
Federal Agent Leanne Lomas Australia Federal Police
Kim Jerrim A/Coordinator Australia Federal Police
Police Officer III Mercy B. Grino Guam Police
Captain Mercyba Balos Marshall Islands Police
Sergeant Genna Tiobech Marshall Islands Police
Acting Sergeant Erin Sykes Team Leader Recruitment and Development New Zealand Police
Police Officer 1 Melinda D. Villanueva Saipan CNMI Police
Inspector Matewaka Pakatu Agaipo – Tuvalu of Police
Constable Sepola Tataa Niulakita Tuvalu Police
Senior Sergeant Dora Sahe Vanuatu Police
Sergeant Mary Sandy Vanuatu Police
Assistant Chief Inspector Folola Mele Langi Vaikona Tonga Police
Sergeant Aita Lavemai Tonga Police
Sergeant Evelyn Thugea Royal Solomon Islands Police
Sergeant Cecilia Kabwere Royal Solomon Islands Police
Sergeant Okoro Iuka Kiribati Police
Senior Constable Ritang Teunaia Kiribati Police – Trainer
Watch Commander Pou T Supapo Amercian Samoa Police
Senior Officer III Maria Nuu Leiato American Samoa
Detective Keth Serious FSM – Chuuk Police
Assistant Superintendent Miliakere Adilavedua Dumuloto Fiji , Manager HR Appraisal, Welfare, IR, Health and Safety
Constable Dianne Malaefono Samoa Police
Sergeant Mayleen Ueda FSM – Chuuk State Police
Detective Retley W. Olter FSM – Pohnpei State Police
Senior Superintendent Sera Tagilala Bernard Fiji Director of Humanitarian and Emergency Support Unit
Senior Sergeant Deborah Patu Samoa Police
Sergeant Eiminora Agege Nauru Police OIC Internal Investigation Unit
Constable Jacaranda Akibwib Nauru Police
Detective Inspector Dave Potaka Deputy Director PICP Secretariat
Project Manager Janine Monahan PICP Secretariat
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Resolutions
38th Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) -
Conference
Hosted by Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby, 1 – 3 September 2009
Having met in Papua New Guinea under the Chair of Papua New Guinea from 1 – 3 September 2009, the 38th Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Conference discussed a number of issues on its theme “Youth in the Pacific.
Matters Arising from last years Meeting:
The PICP Resolved to:
(i) Accept the annual reports from the Outgoing Chair and the Executive Director.
Financial Report
Recommendations
(i) Accept the Statement of Financial Position and the Statement of Financial Performance as the final audited advice on the Travel Fund account;
(ii) Note the major contributions of the Australian and New Zealand Governments;
(iii) Encourage Members to join the Travel Fund;
(iv) Request the Australian and New Zealand Governments to increase their contributions to NZ$ 30,000;
(v) Direct the Secretariat to levy Travel Fund Members (NZ$ 1,500) per annum for the next Conference;
(vi) Direct the Secretariat to explore ways of managing the fund if the donors are unable to increase their contribution; and
(vii) Direct that contributions to the Travel Fund be reviewed every three years.
At the Retreat the chiefs advised that the Secretariat should examine the possibility of restructuring the present travel fund model and to return to the PICP Conference 2010 with some options for consideration.
General Rules of Expenditure
Recommendations
(i) Note that the “Rules and Guidelines for Expenditure by Officers of the South Pacific Chiefs of Police Conference, of Funds belonging to the SPCPC” have been redrafted to better reflect changes to the PICP;
(ii) Direct the Secretariat to adopt the Rules and Guidelines; and
(iii) Direct that the Rules and Guidelines be reviewed every five years or beforehand if there is an urgent requirement.
Strategic Plan
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
Note the PICP Strategic Direction 2009-2014 has replaced the former PICP Strategic Plan.
New Business
Use of Force Project
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
(i) Note the contents of this report;
(ii) Undertake to develop clear policies in relation to Use of Force where none exist;
(iii) Undertake to ensure that officers within member countries are trained and conversant with their Use of Force policy;
(iv) Agree to provide information relating to the development of Use of Force policies to the Secretariat including any adoption of Continuums;
(v) Agree that all data collected is confidential to the PICP Secretariat and the Police Service involved; and
(vi) Direct the Secretariat to report on the adoption of Use of Force policies and Continuums at the 39th PICP Conference.
Armouries Project
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
(i) Note the contents of this report;
(ii) Reaffirm their support and commitment to this project;
(iii) Agree that all data collected is confidential to the PICP Secretariat and the Police Service involved; and
(iv) Direct the Secretariat to continue this project to the completion stage.
Pacific Patrol Boats (PPB) Project
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
(i) Note the content of this paper;
(ii) Reaffirm the support and commitment to the Pacific Patrol Boat Project by continuing to build strong relationships between law enforcement agencies both domestically and regionally;
(iii) Undertake to provide internal training opportunities for members performing duties on PPBs;
(iv) Undertake to engage with relevant bodies to review current legislative frameworks in support of the broadening focus of the PPBs; and
(v) Direct the Secretariat to continue delivering the Intelligence & Exhibit Handling workshop to the remainder of PPB countries with the assistance of local TCUs and/or Intelligence Units.
Peacekeeping Operations Project
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
(i) Note the contents of this report and the significant contribution made by PICP Members to RAMSI and United Nations Missions;
(ii) Consider the strategies that have been identified and presented by the Secretariat in relation to post-mission management;
(iii) Agree to develop and adopt policies and strategies in relation to post-mission management relevant to member country needs; and
(iv) Ensure that officers deployed on peacekeeping missions are covered by appropriate levels of insurance including possible on-going medical expenses.
HIV and Human Rights Project:
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
(i) Note the contents of this report and the significant ongoing contribution made by NZAID and UNAIDS to fund and support the project;
(ii) Note that Samoa Police Force, Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and Fiji Police Force have agreed to undertake the research and thank them for their contribution; and
(iii) Agree that if the Secretariat does not receive three other PICP Member requests to undertake the survey, the HIV and Human Rights programme ceases from June 2010 and UNAIDS and NZAID is notified of the Chiefs decision.
Three countries, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu and The Federated States of Micronesia all have indicated a desire to have the survey completed in their jurisdictions.
PIFS Information Sharing Project
Recommendations
It is recommended that the PICP:
(i) Note the recommendations of the 2009 FRSC with regard to the national and regional information management and data collection project;
(ii) Encourage Members to implement, as necessary, activities designed to enhance information and data collection using the resources to be offered by the PIFS and in consultation with the PICP Secretariat;
(iii) Direct the PICP Secretariat to assist PIFS to conduct further work with interested stakeholders that emerge from the appointed FRSC work group;
(iv) Direct the PICP Secretariat to represent the non-Forum countries and ensure they are able to work in with the objectives and outcomes of the project; and
(V) Direct the Secretariat to report back to the 39th Conference on progress of this initiative.
PICP-WAN
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
(i) Note the work of the PICP-WAN;
(ii) Approve the PICP-WAN continuing its links with the Fiji Police Women’s Network as set out in this paper and consistent with the decision of the Chiefs taken at the 2007 Conference;
(iii) Endorse the PICP-WAN Exchange Programme and agree to participation in the programme;
(iv) Endorse the PICP-WAN Sister City Programme and agree to participate in the programme;
(v) Endorse the PICP-WAN rules relating to nominations to the WAN Conference; and
(vi) Endorse the PICP-WAN Conference Action Points, Appendix A
Pacific Policing Domestic Violence Program
Recommendations
That the PICP:
(i) Receive the report on the activities of the PPDVP, and further endorse the 2007 PICP Declaration on Domestic Violence;
(ii) Note the findings of the PPDVP activities by the Pacific Islands Forum Regional Security Committee (FRSC) where the FRSC “strongly commended the activities of the PPDVP” and “encouraged broadening of the activities of the PPDVP to those members’ countries where the PPDVP is not yet active.”
(iii) Note and Actively Support the priority emphasis placed on the prevention and eradication of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and the importance of national ownership of the processes to address SGBV by PIF Leaders at the 40th PIF Leaders Meeting in Cairns;
(iv) Affirm the importance of and actively Support the establishment of dedicated Management Groups within the participating Police Services and National Domestic Violence Prevention Committees at the national level;
(v) Endorse the increased activities planned to support the Chiefs of Police in Micronesia during the 2009 – 2010 period;
(vi) Note the Mid Term Review (MTR) of the PPDVP planned for late 2009, and agree to Participation in the MTR at both a country and PICP organisational level.
(vii) Note the planned media activities at a regional and country level to raise awareness on domestic and family violence issues.
Heads of Training
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
(i) Note the contents of this paper;
(ii) Note the Heads of Training delegate’s endorsement of this proposal;
(iii) Agree that the PICP should further examine the implications of setting up a HoT structure;
(iv) Direct the Secretariat to draft a project terms of reference to examine the implications of setting up a HoT structure; and
(v) Direct the Secretariat to report back to the PICP Members out of session by the 31 May 2010 recommending a course of action.
Future Directions in Pacific Policing
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
(i) Note the contents of this paper and the paper titled “Review of the Strategic Utility of the Future Directions in Pacific Policing”;
(ii) Agree that implementation of the FDIPP be achieved through the 2009-2014 PICP Strategic Direction; and
(iii) Discuss the proposal that a Governance Group be established
And, if the Governance Group is agreed to:
(iv) Agree to the composition of the Governance Group;
(v) Task the Review Team to develop terms of reference for the Governance Group, including funding and resourcing implications; and
(vi) Direct the Review Team to report back to the membership out of session before 30 May 2010 on a recommended way forward.
Cruise Ships in the Pacific
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
(i) Note the contents of this covering report and attached guidelines and appendices;
(ii) Reaffirm support and commitment to this project through the signing and agreement to adopt the attached guidelines;
(iii) Agree to provide information relating to the operational effectiveness of the guidelines to the Secretariat; and
(iv) Direct the Secretariat to report on the operational effectiveness of the guidelines at the 39th PICP Conference.
Forensic Fingerprint Assessment and Accreditation
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police:
(i) Note the contents of this paper and attached report by Superintendent Tipasa Matamu;
(ii) Agree that the PICP should examine the implications of adopting the governance of the Pacific Fingerprint Assessment and Accreditation process;
(iii) Direct the Secretariat to draft project terms of reference enabling all aspects of the Pacific Fingerprint Assessment and Accreditation process to be examined; and
(iv) Direct the Secretariat to report back to the Members out of session by the 31 May 2010 recommending a course of action.
Suspension of Fiji Police
Recommendations
It is recommended that the PICP:
(i) Note the contents of this paper; and
(ii) Decide whether or not Fiji Police should continue to be suspended from the PICP.
AND if in the event that the PICP decides to continue the suspension of Fiji Police,
(iii) Consider if there are any additional aspects of co-operation that might be possible despite the suspension of Fiji Police;
(v) Consider the issue of continued suspension at each subsequent PICP annual conference until suspension is either lifted or a final determination made; and
(vi) Direct the Executive Director to write to the Commissioner of the Fiji Police informing him of the decision of the Chiefs.
Deportees
Recommendations
(i) Direct the Secretariat to take up the issue of deportees with the PIDC;
(ii) Direct the Secretariat to obtain from the PIDC, more information about the numbers and types of people being deported;
(iii) Direct the Secretariat to obtain more information about the impact deportees are having on crime statistics so the jurisdiction are aware of these peoples’ criminal offending and where they’re showing up in crime statistics;
(iv) Direct that each jurisdiction write to their repesctive foreign affairs departments and invite them to take the lead and communicate with Canada, US, Aust, NZ on the issues posed by deportees;and
(v) Direct the secretariat report back to the 39th Conference in 2010.
Youth in the Pacific
Recommendations
(i) Direct the Secretariat to examine the conference workshop discussion to identify a project on youth that could continue the work started at the conference; and
(ii) Direct the Secretariat to complete a stock take of youth programmes already being used in the Pacific and making that available to jurisdictions so jurisdictions can use and or adapt those tactics to their own environment;
Palau:
(i) Direct the secretariat write to the Government of Papua New Guinea and thank them for their hosting of this conference.
Next Conference Hosts
2010: Australia
2011:FSM
2012:Solomon Islands
2013:CNMI
It was also decided that the future conference hosts be confirmed each year.
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Communiqué
38th PACIFIC ISLANDS CHIEFS OF POLICE CONFERENCE
HELD IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 1 – 3 September 2009
Youth in the Pacific
The annual meeting of the 38th Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) was held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on 1 – 3 September 2009. The theme for the conference was “Youth in the Pacific” and was hosted and chaired by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.
The newly adopted PICP Strategic Direction 2009-2014 aims to achieve its vision, safe and secure communities for all Pacific Island countries, through this strategy by promoting ethics and integrity; regional capacity development and regional cooperation.
The members of the PICP considered a range of issues such as criminal deportees, use of force, youth programmes, reporting protocols for crimes committed on board cruise ships and the Women’s Advisory Network (WAN). The Chiefs reaffirmed their commitment to the PICP/UNAIDS programme agreeing to continue with the research into police behaviour and attitudes provided that funding could be obtained.
The Chiefs took part in a workshop in which they discussed the issues of youth in their jurisdictions and the implications for policing. The Chiefs have directed their Secretariat to conduct a review of the various youth programmes that are currently available within their countries to identify synergies with a view to adapting or developing programmes that may be applicable to the member countries. The Chiefs acknowledged the outstanding presentation by the Yumi Lukautim Mosbi Youth Programme. This multi agency approach was recognised by the Chiefs as a good model containing many lessons that may be valuable if implemented in each jurisdiction.
The Chiefs have endorsed reporting guidelines for crimes committed on board cruise ships. This provides the opportunity for police to work proactively with the commercial industry to address this issue. The cruise ship industry is the fastest growing travel industry in the world providing unique issues for responding police. The potential for criminals to exploit this industry is exacerbated by the confusion related to jurisdiction.
The Chiefs continue to support a range of activities to enhance the response capability and management of information intelligence to combat transnational crime in the region. This includes promoting the sharing of intelligence and capability throughout the Pacific via the Pacific Transnational Crime Network and the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat led Information Data Sharing Project.
The Chiefs have continued to recognise the potential of their patrol boats to expand their current role, utilising limited resources more effectively and efficiently. The Chiefs will continue to support and promote interagency cooperation and multitasking of the patrol boats for wider law enforcement purposes beyond fisheries.
The Chiefs have also agreed to undertake to develop clear policies for the use of force where none exist and to ensure that officers within member countries are trained and conversant with their use of force policy. Providing strong guidance in relation to the use of force by their officers will promote the appropriate level of response by police in the region.
The Chair of the 37th Conference, Commissioner Papali’i Lorenese Neru (Samoa) awarded the Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Service to Constable Sisilah Rachelmana Puleheloto of Niue. The award recognised her commitment and outstanding contribution in working with the youth in Niue and for her role in the Outreach programme within the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands.
The Chiefs continued their support and endorsement of the PICP WAN Exchange and Sister City Programme. These programmes provide the opportunity for female police officers from the different jurisdictions to travel to other Pacific countries to work with the local police and undertake study related to a specialised operational aspect of policing.
The conference reconsidered the suspension of Fiji police from the PICP and resolved that it should continue.
The effect of the suspension has been that the PICP continues to interact with Fiji Police staff on humanitarian and operational issues, such as HIV AIDS and Human Rights, as well as disaster response development. The PICP has not engaged Fiji police on any new projects or initiatives.
The Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police will meet again in Australia in 2010.
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Joining Instructions
38th Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Conference
1 – 3 September 2009,Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Introduction
Thank you for your registration for the 38th PICP Conference to be held in Port Moresby and hosted by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC).
Please find attached a draft spreadsheet that indicates your travel times into Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and your departure from Papua New Guinea. If there has been a change or the times are wrong please contact Chris or Dave at the Secretariat.
Visas: The RPNGC will organise a letter that will be sent to you from the Secretariat that will enable you to get a visa at the PNG border. Just be aware that you will require that letter to enter PNG. Also be aware that you may need visas into other countries you are transiting. Any questions on this please contact Dave Potaka at the Secretariat (dave.potaka@police.govt.nz.)
Arrival at Jackson Airport Port Moresby:
On your arrival at Jackson Airport, Port Moresby you will find RPNGC Police have officers to meet you airside and to help facilitation through the Airport.
The RPNGC has organised a short welcome ceremony to all Chiefs or representatives of Chiefs at the airport. You will be escorted to the ceremony by RPNGC staff. After the welcome you will be transported to the Holiday Inn Hotel, Port Moresby.
If you have any problems please contact the undersigned or
Deputy Director Special Projects, Senior Inspector Sylvia Reu,
Telephone: +675 3226269
Digicel: +675 72969106/ +675 720100142
Email: sylvia_reu@police.gov.pg
Accommodation:
You have been booked into the Holiday Inn Hotel for your accommodation. The conference is being held at this venue. If you have any problems while staying at the hotel please get in touch with Secretariat Staff to assist you. The RPNGC has fully paid for the accommodation for the duration of the conference.
Contact at the Holiday Inn
Mr Mathew Gillespie – Executive Assistant Manager
Telephone: 675 3032993 Email: matthew.gillespie@ihg.com
Ms Yvonne Yagabo,Banquets Sales Manager
Telephone: 675 3032987 Email: Yvonne.Yagabo@ihg.com
Ms Rose Genolagani, Reservations Manager
Telephone: 675 3032979
If a travel fund member your hotel accommodation will be paid for by PICP, however you are responsible for all costs that you might charge to your room such as:
Telephone calls (very expensive)
Meals
Movies/Videos
Mini-bars
You will need to pay these accounts prior to leaving the hotel. (You may be asked to provide a credit card to cover these on your arrival. If you do not have a card, contact a secretariat staff member and they will make appropriate arrangements for you)
Please note that Breakfasts are not supplied as part of the room rate and you will need to pay for your own breakfasts.
Per Diems: You will be paid a per diem rate to cover all meals not already provided as part of the conference, plus an incidental allowance. This rate will extend from the time you leave home, until your return home (unless you are one of those who has indicated some private travel at the end of your trip). Your per diems will be paid to you by secretariat staff, in PNG Kina.
Papua New Guinea Environment:
The hotel is situated in the central business district and is handy to all facilities.
ATM machines are readily available in the airport and in the central business district. There is also money exchanges open during business hours in the central business district; however they do not accept all pacific currencies.
| If a non-travel fund member you are responsible for clearing your whole hotel account. |
Please note that phone calls from the hotel can be expensive, as can the use of taxis. If you are at anytime wanting to use taxis then please contact a RPNGC staff member as some of the taxis mechanical standards are questionable.
At this time of year you can expect sunny weather, however sudden outbreaks of rain are not uncommon. The daily temperature is around 30° Celsius and can drop to around 23°Celsius at night.
Dress Code:
The general dress code will be tidy casual wear, except where specified below.
| Welcome at Jackson’s Airport, Port Moresby, PNG |
Tidy/ Casual/Pacific |
| Visit to Governor Generals Residence |
Tidy Casual/Pacific |
| Dinner with PNG Prime Minister |
Tidy/Casual/Pacific |
| Opening Conference SessionsTuesday morning |
Full Uniform (Summer) For Photograph in the morning |
| Dinner Tuesday night(Host RPNGC) |
Tidy Casual/Pacific |
| Chiefs Retreat Day (Chiefs only attend) Thursday |
Retreat Shirt – provided to you by the RPNGC the day before |
| Closing Dinner Thursday night(Host Minister of Police) |
Tidy Casual/Pacific |
Conference Agenda & Papers
Please find attached the programme for the conference.
Shortly you will receive a number of conference papers for your advanced reading.
On arrival in Port Moresby you will find a copy of all the papers in a folder in your hotel room. This will include the final agenda, programme, timings etc.
Your first conference responsibility is a courtesy call to the Governor General’s Office at 1630hrs on 31 August 2009. This is for Chiefs and their partners only. All persons attending the visit will meet in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Hotel and transport has been arranged to take you to the venue. Immediately after this visit you will be transported to Parliament where the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea will host all conference participants for dinner at 1830hrs.
Arrangements for other social events will be presented to you upon arrival or during the conference.
Health
Medical services in Papua New Guinea are very limited and travelers to Papua New Guinea should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air. The insurance will not be covered by the PICP Secretariat whether you are in the Travel Assistance Fund or not.
A doctor will be available in the vicinity of the hotel throughout the conference for all attendees.
Malaria
Papua New Guinea has Malaria and so it is important that medication is sought prior to travel to Papua New Guinea. Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease. Malaria is estimated to cause 300- 500 million clinical cases and over one million deaths each year.
Most survive after an illness of 10-20 days. Children are especially vulnerable to malaria.
All travelers to any countries with malaria risk may get this potentially deadly disease, and thus taking proper precautions is essential.
Partners Programme
For those of you that have brought partners with you to PNG there will be a relaxed programme of activities. Dress for these activities is casual attire. A copy of the programme will also be in the folder as mentioned above.
Emergency Contacts:
Details of the hotel phones and faxes have been provided as above.
In the event that you need to make contact with the PICP Secretariat staff, or wish to leave additional phone numbers with your staff at home, the secretariat staff cell phone numbers are shown below. One Secretariat staff member will be at the Holiday Inn Hotel from Thursday 27 August 2009. He can be contacted on 0064 21 348 916.
Tony Annandale 0064 21 348 875
Dave Potaka 0064 21 348 916
Nicolle Haigh 0064 21 242 3196
Janine Monahan 0064 21 348 867
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TIME
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MONDAY,31 August 2009 |
TUESDAY,1 SEPTEMBER 2009
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WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2009
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THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2009
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0800
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Opening by Dame Carol Kidu- Minister for Youth & Community Development
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0830
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Presentation of Crime Assessment PTCCC – Greg White
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CHIEFS RETREAT
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0830
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Conference begins
Introductions – Change Chair
Chairman’s Award
Executive Director - Research Report and Forensic Paper
Photograph
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0900
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Presentation on PPDP
Assistant Commissioner Frank Prendergast
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1030
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Yearly reports tabled
Projects (Haigh, Kerry, Monahan, Potaka)
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1000
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PNG Law and Justice Sector Model
Mr Joe Kanekane
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1100
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Morning Tea
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1100
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Morning Tea
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MORNING TEA
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1115
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Social Work, School of Humanities and Social Science – PNG
Mr George Rondimi,
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1115
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How the law and justice sector addresses law and order in PNG
Mr Joe Kanekane
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1145
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Strategic Direction PICP
Executive Director/Chair
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1145
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Cruise Ships
New Zealand Police
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1300
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Welcome Reception at the Jackson’s International Airport, Port Moresby.
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1200
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Pacific Heads of Training
Chief Puis Chiatalog
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1200
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Attorney Generals Office
Project Legislation
Stephen Plummer
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1230 |
LUNCH
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1230 |
LUNCH
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LUNCH
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1500
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Arrive at the Holiday Inn Port Moresby Hotel
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1300
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Women’s Advisory Network
Sergeant Siripa Uelese
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1300
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Youth Commissioner
Mr Johnson Hebe
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1330
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Workshop on Youth in the Pacific
Executive Director PICP
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1600
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1345
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PIFS REPORT -
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1400
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Workshop
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1400
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OCO REPORT –
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1415 |
Afternoon Tea
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1430
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Afternoon Tea
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AFTERNOON TEA
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1700
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Courtesy Call on the Governor General of PNG by the Chiefs of Police.
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1430
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PIDC REPORT –
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1445
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Workshop
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1445
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PPDVP – Tabled
Comments : Chief Joe Roby
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1830
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WELCOME COCKTAIL DINNER
PRIME MINISTER
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1515
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SUMMARY OF DAY – CHAIR
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1515
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Summary by the Chair
Evaluations
Confirm Agenda items for Retreat
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FAREWELL DINNER
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1545
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END OF DAY ONE
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1830
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PNG NIGHT HOSTED BY COMMISSIONER BAKI
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CUISINE RESTAURANT NIGHT
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38th Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Conference
Hosted by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary
in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
1 – 3 SEPTEMBER 2009
REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete and return this form as soon as possible to the PICP Secretariat .
Delegate’s Name:
(First Name) (Family Name) (Preferred Name)
Designation/Rank:
Country/State:
Observer Organisation:
Name of accompanying person(s) including partners:
__________________________________________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________________________________________
(First Name) (Family Name) (Preferred Name)
Accommodation Requirements:
Date of Arrival: ___________ Date of Departure: _____________________
Special dietary/medical/religious or other needs:______ ________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
TRAVEL FUND
Do you wish to be part of the PICP Travel Fund: Yes or No
OFFICE CONTACT for further correspondence & communication:
Contact:_________________________________________________________________________________
Phone/Fax/Email:
Travel Details (if already known, otherwise leave flight number only blank)
Arrival in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Date: ____________ Time:_________________ Flight #:_______________
Departure From Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Date: ______________ Time:_____________________ Flight#:____________
Please attach with your registration, scanned or copied extracts from your passports, that show the following information, this is required for all persons mentioned on this form.
- Full name
- Passport Number
- Nationality of Passport & citizenship
- Date of Birth
- Issue date of passport
- Expiry date of passport
- Where the passport was issued
Please return this form by 3 July 2009 to:
Dave Potaka
Inspector- Deputy Director
Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP)
180 Molesworth Street
PO Box 3017
Wellington, New Zealand
Fax: 64-4-470- 7103 or via Email: dave.potaka@police.govt.nz or picp@police.govt.nz
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