14 inmates graduate from Construction Course courtesy of the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC
Fourteen inmates who successfully completed a two-week short course in construction in May this year gathered with their families for a special ceremony today at Tanumalala prison. The ceremony marked...
Read MoreFood Safety Courses are taught to prisoners under SPPCS’ Memorandum of Agreement with APTC.
Under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), an important milestone was achieved on Monday. SPPCS...
Read MoreFaleolo Outpost hosted a Community Day
The Faleolo Outpost’s Community Day was a lively and engaging event that brought together the local community, including children, youth, parents, guardians, and members of the Samoa Police, Prisons, and...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) received more assistance from the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
12th September 2023 Apia – Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services received more motorcycles, equipment, and first aid kits valued at over $400,000 tala from the Australian Federal Police...
Read MoreEleven SPPCS members completes the 2nd phase of the Prosecution Training Course
Eleven members of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Prosecutions Unit received their certificates at the end of the 2nd Phase of prosecution training. The certificate distribution ceremony...
Read MorePICP Conference Day 1 & 2
Keynote speaker begins by acknowledging the work that is already being done to combat cybercrime and child exploitation in the Pacific. “This threat is not new to the region, and...
Read MoreSAMOA POLICE, PRISONS & CORRECTIONS SERVICES RAID AT FALEATIU
The Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services carried out a search warrant at Faleatiu village following concerns raised by the village regarding ongoing issues involving narcotics. The search was successful...
Read MoreSamoa Host the South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces (SWPHMF) Meeting 2023
In an official opening ceremony, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services welcomed the Heads of Navies and Maritime Forces to our shores for the 6th South West Pacific Heads...
Read MoreMotorcyclist & Defensive Driving Instructors Training Course
On the 11th August, 2023 the Motorcyclist & Defensive Driving Instructors Training Course culminated with 24 Samoa Police officers graduating. The course was a collaboration between Samoa Police, Prisons and...
Read MoreDefensive Driving Course
Eight of our SPPCS members who participated in the Defensive Driving Course have successfully completed the course. The members are now qualified drivers for the Ministry. The participants range from...
Read MoreFiji Police Force Acting Commissioner Juki Fong Chew visits Samoa.
Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services this morning welcomed Acting Commissioner Juki Fong Chew of the Fiji Police Force. The SPPCS Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo, along with the Deputy Commissioner...
Read MoreSamoa Cyber SMART Roadshow concludes its first cyber safety awareness program.
THE Cyber SMART initiative gave government agencies- Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) through its SamCert division, SPPCS, Regulator, and its donor partners- NetSafe, CertNZ, Cyber Safety Pasifika, and...
Read MoreSPPCS joined Pacific Law Enforcement Partners to enhance Cyber Safety capabilities
Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services have joined forces with Pacific Law Enforcement Partners and international stakeholders to boost Cybercrime investigations and Awareness skills. The week-long event is part of...
Read MoreForty-four new Police Officers have joined Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services
Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services congratulate 44 recruits who graduated today. In honour of the graduates, families, friends, and loved ones filled the EFKS Youth Hall at Mulinuu, cheering...
Read MoreNew Media kits and a newly endorsed Communications Strategy enhances Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services.
The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) has acquired new and improved media kits/equipment in efforts to enhance the organizations’ communications to inform, engage and assure our local communities...
Read MoreInspector Solomona Nātia returns home after completing the 286th Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy International Partnership Program (FBINA).
Inspector Solomona Nātia returns home after completing the 286th Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy International Partnership Program (FBINA). Nātia is the first Samoa Police, Prisons &...
Read MoreAPG Training Course May 16 – 20, 2023 “Investigating Financial Crimes, Money Laundering and Criminal Assets Confiscation”
MEDIA RELEASE 16th May 2023 APG Training Course May 16 – 20, 2023 “Investigating Financial Crimes, Money Laundering and Criminal Assets Confiscation” The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APGML) and...
Read MoreInternational Management of Serious Crime (IMOSC) Program Jakarta Centre for Law enforcement Corporation (JCLEC)
Media Release 09 May 2023 International Management of Serious Crime (IMOSC) Program Jakarta Centre for Law enforcement Corporation (JCLEC) Superintendent Aumua Col Aumua represents Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services...
Read MoreSPPCS- Recruiting corrections officers swearing in
MEDIA RELEASE 08 May 2023 SPPCS- Recruiting corrections officers swearing in. Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) fifteen (15) recruiting corrections officers were sworn in today...
Read MoreDay 2: Honorable Pat Conroy Visit
Samoa Police, Prison and Correction Services continue to provide their usual services to ensure and maintain uninterrupted movement of our Special Guests. Honorable Pat Conroy and his delegates met with...
Read MoreAustralia Minister of International Development and the Pacific, Honorable Pat Conoroy visit Samoa.
Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services has rendered its usual assistance to our government and their partners and diplomatic corps. Earlier this evening we welcomed Australia Minister for International...
Read MoreSPPCS Launches Family Violence Policy with No Drop Policy to Combat Domestic Violence
The launch of the policy is a significant step towards preventing domestic violence and ensuring the safety and well-being of families. It was created through consultation with various stakeholders, including,...
Read MoreInspector Solomona Nātia, the first Samoa Police Officer, trained in Quantico.
28 March 2023 Inspector Solomona Nātia is Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) representative at the 286th Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy (NA) due...
Read MoreSPPCS- Prisons & Corrections Services Recruit
Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services held an opening ceremony today for Prison’s recruiting members. It will be the first time recruiting members for Corrections officer positions will engage in...
Read MoreSecond-Chance Art Exhibition Auction
Second-Chance Arts Exhibition and Auction Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services held its first Second-Chance Arts Exhibition and Auction last week on Friday 10th of March, 2023. The Second-Chance Arts...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services Farewelled Maritime Surveillance Advisor Steve
Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services has farewell Maritime Surveillance Advisor Steve Brown. Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo thanked Steve for his service to SPPCS and his invaluable contribution to the...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services females held its first meeting for 2023
Samoa Police Women Association Network (SPWAN) held its first meeting for this year. The meeting saw the committee and all its female members discuss relevant issues pertaining to the development...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services executed Operation Tanu
Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services executed its Operation Tanu yesterday. The operation was a search conducted by our police and correction officers of all Tanumalala Prison cells; to ensure...
Read MoreCarmen Tausili has been nominated to represent Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services at the Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP) Musician’s Course 2023.
Carmen Tausili has been nominated to represent Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services at the Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP) Musician’s Course 2023. Constable Carmen Tausili is Samoa Police, Prisons &...
Read MoreUK in Samoa Deputy British High Commissioner to Samoa Robert Ower and his delegates’ visit to the Tanumalala Prison.
Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo, Prison’s Deputy Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga conducted a brief tour of the prison site for the UK in Samoa– British High Commission guests. The visitation...
Read MoreCyber Crime training for SPPCS investigating officers Copy
With the increasing number of crimes reported, Samoa Police, Prisons & Correction Services have implemented a Cyber Investigation team that deals with such reports. Part of the implementation plan is...
Read MoreSamoa Prisons and Corrections Services First Senior Management Meeting for 2023
Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services held its first senior management meeting to kick-start the New Year 2023. The meeting saw Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo highlight SPPCS’s focal points for...
Read MorePolice Search
This message serves to inform the public, that Samoa Police divers have recovered the body of a 23 year old male from Sapulu Salelologa earlier this morning after he went...
Read MoreHomicide Investigation
Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services have launched investigations into the death of a 47-year-old male in an incident that occurred last night. The suspect, a 21-year-old male, was brought...
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