14 inmates graduate from Construction Course courtesy of the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC
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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...
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Food Safety Courses are taught to prisoners under SPPCS’ Memorandum of Agreement with APTC.
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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...
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Faleolo Outpost hosted a Community Day
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) received more assistance from the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
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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...
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Eleven SPPCS members completes the 2nd phase of the Prosecution Training Course
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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...
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PICP Conference Day 1 & 2
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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...
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SAMOA POLICE, PRISONS & CORRECTIONS SERVICES RAID AT FALEATIU
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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...
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Samoa Host the South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces (SWPHMF) Meeting 2023
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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...
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Motorcyclist & Defensive Driving Instructors Training Course
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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...
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Defensive Driving Course
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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...
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Fiji Police Force Acting Commissioner Juki Fong Chew visits Samoa.
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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...
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Samoa Cyber SMART Roadshow concludes its first cyber safety awareness program.
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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...
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SPPCS joined Pacific Law Enforcement Partners to enhance Cyber Safety capabilities
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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...
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Forty-four new Police Officers have joined Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services
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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...
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New Media kits and a newly endorsed Communications Strategy enhances Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services.
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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...
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Inspector Solomona Nātia returns home after completing the 286th Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy International Partnership Program (FBINA).
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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 &...
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APG Training Course May 16 – 20, 2023 “Investigating Financial Crimes, Money Laundering and Criminal Assets Confiscation”
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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...
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International Management of Serious Crime (IMOSC) Program Jakarta Centre for Law enforcement Corporation (JCLEC)
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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...
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SPPCS- Recruiting corrections officers swearing in
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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...
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Day 2: Honorable Pat Conroy Visit
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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...
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Australia Minister of International Development and the Pacific, Honorable Pat Conoroy visit Samoa.
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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...
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SPPCS Launches Family Violence Policy with No Drop Policy to Combat Domestic Violence
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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,...
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Inspector Solomona Nātia, the first Samoa Police Officer, trained in Quantico.
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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...
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SPPCS- Prisons & Corrections Services Recruit
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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...
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Second-Chance Art Exhibition Auction
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services Farewelled Maritime Surveillance Advisor Steve
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services females held its first meeting for 2023
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services executed Operation Tanu
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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...
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Carmen Tausili has been nominated to represent Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services at the Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP) Musician’s Course 2023.
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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 &...
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UK in Samoa Deputy British High Commissioner to Samoa Robert Ower and his delegates’ visit to the Tanumalala Prison.
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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...
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Cyber Crime training for SPPCS investigating officers Copy
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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...
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Samoa Prisons and Corrections Services First Senior Management Meeting for 2023
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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...
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Police Search
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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...
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Homicide Investigation
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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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