OFFICIAL OPENING AND HANDOVER CEREMONY OF THE SAMOA POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY
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Monday, 19th August 2024 – The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) celebrated a significant milestone today with the official opening and handover ceremony of the Samoa Police Training...
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Strategic Partnership and Preparations Discussed During High-Level Visit by Australian Officials to Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services
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On Tuesday, 13 August 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services (SPPCS) hosted a significant high-level meeting with key representatives from Australia to discuss ongoing collaboration and preparations for...
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SPPCS Tactical Operation Section (TOS) Departed for Canberra Training
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Apia, Samoa – 13th August 2024: Early Sunday morning, 11 August 2024, ten members of the Tactical Operation Section (TOS) of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) departed...
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Closing Ceremony for Second Phase of Police Operation Centre & Computer-Aided Dispatch Training
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Friday, 9th August 2024 – Today marked the successful completion of the second phase of training for the Police Operation Centre & Computer-Aided Dispatch system, a key initiative aimed at...
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SPPCS: Graduation Ceremony for Tanumalala Prisoners
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Apia Samoa, Friday 2nd August 2024 – The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) held a significant graduation ceremony earlier today at the Millenia Hotel, celebrating the achievements of...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) Launches Gun Amnesty 2024
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This morning, Thursday 1st August 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) officially launched its Gun Amnesty 2024 with a ceremony held at the Samoa Fire Emergency Services...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Launches Training for Fifth Lot of Auxiliaries Ahead of CHOGM
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Apia, Samoa – 24 July 2024: Earlier today, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) launched the training for the fifth lot of auxiliaries with an official opening ceremony....
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Pacific Law Enforcement Agencies Attend INTERPOL Project Blue Pacific Training in Fiji
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Representatives from eleven Pacific law enforcement agencies, including the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS), are attending a training session under the INTERPOL HQ Project Blue Pacific at the...
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Third Batch of Auxiliary Members Begin Training at SPPCS
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Apia, Samoa – On 19th July 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) welcomed the third batch of Auxiliary members who began their training to support the SPPCS...
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Second Cohort of Auxiliary Members Begin Training for CHOGM Support
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Earlier today, Wednesday, 17th July 2024, the second cohort of auxiliary members commenced their training to assist the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) during the upcoming Commonwealth Heads...
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Samoa Police Officers Participate in LECP Training in Brisbane
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Detective Inspector Junior Va’alotu Fruean and Senior Education Officer Aviata Li’o Foleni of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) recently attended a week-long training course in Brisbane, Australia,...
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SPPCS Officers Attend Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
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On Friday, 12 July 2024, selected officers from the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) participated in a Sexual Harassment and Prevention Training. Conducted by the Australia Pacific Training...
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SPPCS Conducts CHOGM Preparation Sessions Across Divisions
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Apia, Samoa – From 8-12 July 2024, the Samoa Police Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) CHOGM Planning Team conducted comprehensive one-on-one sessions with each division of the SPPCS. These sessions...
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SPPCS Launches Key Training Programs in Preparation for CHOGM 2024
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Monday, 15th July 2024 – Today, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) commenced three critical training programs aimed at enhancing the capabilities of its officers and auxiliary members...
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SPPCS – Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Officers Lend a Helping Hand at Campus of Hope
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Yesterday, 13th July 2024, officers from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) demonstrated their commitment to community service by extending a helping...
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Samoa Police Prisons and Corrections Services Maritime Unit Completes Training by NZ Navy
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On July 12, 2024, the Samoa Police Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) Maritime Unit successfully concluded an intensive training program conducted by the New Zealand Navy. The training included critical...
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Samoa Police Officers Complete Close Personal Protection Training
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Apia, Samoa – On Friday, 12th July 2024, seventeen officers from the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) successfully concluded a two-week Close Personal Protection training. This specialized training...
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SPPCS Attend Disaster Management Seminar in China
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Corporal Sione Leleimalefaga of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) attended a significant Disaster Management Seminar in Guangzhou, China, from June 13 to 26, 2024. The seminar, aimed...
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Samoa Police Maritime Unit Undergoes Specialized Training
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Today, Wednesday, 10th July 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services Maritime Unit is participating in specialized training led by the HMNZ Navy Sea Training Group. This official training,...
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Samoa Police Commissioner and Minister of Police Participate in Historic Voyage
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The Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III recently returned from an important mission to Tonga. Onboard were Samoa’s Police Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo and the Minister of Police Faualo Harry...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Officers Complete Defensive Driving Training
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Apia, Samoa – July 5, 2024 – Today, nine dedicated members of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services successfully completed a two-week intensive Defensive Driving Training program. This critical...
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Samoa Police Officer Participates in International Maritime Security Program
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Apia, Samoa – Constable Tilomai Gatoloai of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services is making history as she participates in the prestigious 6th Japan-ASEAN and Timor Leste & the...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Enhance Officer Training Programs
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) have recently implemented a series of training programs to enhance the skills and preparedness of our officers in anticipation of the upcoming...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Conclude Successful Policy Development Training
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Apia, Samoa – June 28, 2024 – The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services have successfully concluded a two-day Policy Development Training, conducted by the AGD Australia. The training, which...
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SPPCS – Core Policing Skills Training Successfully Concludes
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Thursday, 27th June 2024 – Earlier today, the Core Policing Skills Training program concluded with an official closing ceremony, marking the end of a successful two-week course that commenced on...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Concludes C3 and ICCS Plus Training
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) successfully concluded their intensive Command, Control, and Coordination (C3) and ICCS Plus training last Friday, 21st June 2024. The training, which commenced...
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Samoa Police Maritime Unit Strengthened by Australian Defense Force Handover
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On Friday, 21st June 2024, a significant handover ceremony was conducted at the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) Maritime Unit. The Australian Defense Force officially transferred four practical...
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CHOGM SECURITY PREPARATIONS JOINT MOCK EXERCISE
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Matautu, Samoa – Monday, June 17, 2024 – Commissioner of Police, Auapaau Logoitino Filipo officially opened the joint CHOGM Security Preparations Mock Exercise this morning. This week’s exercise begins with...
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SPPCS Welcomes 41 New Officers into the Force
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Friday, June 14, 2024 – The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) is proud to announce the addition of 41 new police officers to its ranks. These officers, comprising...
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SPPCS: 41 New Officers Sworn In After Completing Basic Recruit Course
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Samoa, May 27th 2024 – The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) proudly announce the successful completion of the 16-week Basic Recruit Course (BRC) by 41 new recruits, who...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) Savaii Team Executes Successful Rescue Operation
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) Savaii team demonstrated exceptional dedication and swift action in rescuing three fishermen stranded off the shores of Faga on the night of...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Unveils State-of-the-Art Digital Forensics Laboratory
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1st May, 2024 – Yesterday marked a significant milestone for law enforcement in Samoa as the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) proudly inaugurated its Digital Forensics Laboratory at...
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Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination Centre (PTCCC) Unveils Cutting-Edge Laboratory Facility in Samoa.
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Apia, Samoa – May 2, 2024 – Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Service (SPPCS) Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo, alongside Australian Federal Police (AFP) Assistant Commissioner Nigel Ryan APM, proudly announced...
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Samoa-Australia Police Partnership Marks 15th Anniversary with Inauguration of Samoa Police Operation Centre & Signing of the AFP-Samoa Technical Partnership.
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In a momentous celebration marking the 15th year anniversary of the Samoa-Australia Police Partnership (SAPP), Samoa Police Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo and Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner Nigel Ryan APM...
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Samoa Police and Australian Federal Police Forge Enhanced Partnership with Training Support Agreement and Inauguration of Cyber Safety Pasifika Computer Training Laboratory.
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Samoa, April 29th 2024 – The Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services (SPPCS) proudly announce a momentous step forward in their collaboration with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), marking...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) Celebrates Milestone as Three Officers Admitted to the Bar
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Today, Wednesday 27th March 2024, marked a significant milestone for the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) as Deputy Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tiai-Keti, alongside sibling duo Assistant Commissioner Galumalemana...
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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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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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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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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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