Women in Policing — International Women’s Day 2026
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In the Tactical Operation Section (TOS), precision is everything. For Constable Salvation Ellen Fetalaiga, a 28-year-old mother and tactical specialist, that precision is fueled by two things: an unbreakable spirit...
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FAʻASILASILAGA – FA’AGATA RESITALA O KULULA MA PAOPAO MO FA’AGATAMA I LE TAI, I LE FAAMANATUINA O LE TUTO’ATASI O SAMOA 2026
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E faasilasila aloa’ia atu i nu’u, kalapu, fa’alapotopotoga ma i latou uma e fia tauva i Fa`agatama i le Tai mo le faamanatuina o le 64 Tausaga o le Tutoatasi...
Read MoreBASIC INTELLIGENCE COURSE ✍️🔍
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services, in partnership with the Australian Federal Police, have officially opened the Basic Intelligence Course at the Samoa Police Training Academy, Tafaigata. The one-week...
Read MoreFAʻASILASILAGA – FA’AGATA RESITALA O KULULA MA PAOPAO MO FA’AGATAMA I LE TAI, I LE FAAMANATUINA O LE TUTO’ATASI O SAMOA 2026
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E faasilasila aloa’ia atu i nu’u, kalapu, fa’alapotopotoga ma i latou uma e fia tauva i Fa’agatama i le Tai mo le faamanatuina o le 64 Tausaga o le Tutoatasi...
Read MoreSamoa-Nevada Best Warrior Competition Familiarization SMEE #1 Program Closing
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The Samoa–Nevada Best Warrior Competition Familiarization SMEE #1 Program officially concluded on Friday, 28 February 2026, at the Tafaigata Police Academy, marking an important milestone in strengthening professional ties and...
Read MoreOPENING OF THE TUASIVI MARITIME OFFICE
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On February 25, 2026, the official opening of the Tuasivi Maritime Office on Savaii marked a significant milestone for maritime safety and law enforcement in our region. The facility was...
Read MoreOpening of the Samoa–Nevada Best Warrior Competition Familiarization SMEE #1 Program
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) officially launched the Samoa–Nevada Best Warrior Competition Familiarization SMEE and Basic Leadership, Corrections, Basic Law Enforcement, and Mental Health SMEE #1 Program...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Defensive Driving Course
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Six police officers proudly graduated from the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Defensive Driving Course last Friday at the Tafaigata Police Academy, marking another important step in strengthening road...
Read MoreSamoa Police Service Welcomes New Recruits with Ava Ceremony
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Samoa Police Welcomes New Recruits with Ava Ceremony at Tafaigata Academy The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services formally welcomed its new intake of recruits through a traditional ‘ava ceremony...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services and Partners Strengthen Community Awareness on Gender-Based Violence
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The Samoa Police Community Engagement Unit today took part in a United Nations-funded project in partnership with the SVSG Samoa, aimed at combating gender-based violence and strengthening community awareness. As...
Read MoreFaafetai lava Samoa!
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As we approach the New Year, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for your continued support and cooperation throughout the...
Read MoreCHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR NOTICE
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Please be advised of the opening and closing hours for the Police Records Office & Cashier. Wishing everyone a safe and blessed Christmas and New Year FOR A SAFER SAMOA
Read MoreSPPCS FAREWELLS MARIA FOR HER SERVICE TO THE PACIFIC TRANSNATIONAL CRIME NETWORK
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The Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Service (SPPCS) last Friday 5 December 2025, farewelled Maria WETZELL from New Zealand Police, recognizing her significant contributions to the Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination...
Read MoreSTRENGTHENING OUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
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Yesterday evening, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) was honoured to receive 16 refurbished laptops and 2 new desktop computers from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The presentation...
Read MoreSPPCS & AFP Strengthen Capacity at the Operations Centre
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Between 1–4 December 2025, two AFP Officers delivered specialised training to staff of the SPPCS Operations Centre at Police Headquarters. Operations Centres serve as the “eyes and ears” of policing...
Read MoreFifteen Leaders Graduate from the Pacific Executive Leadership Program, Strengthening Regional Policing Leadership
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Celebrating Pacific Excellence: 15 Leaders Graduate from Pacific Executive Leadership Program (PELP) Strengthening the Region’s Policing Future. Melbourne, Australia — 27 November 2025. Fifteen senior police leaders from Samoa, Tonga,...
Read MoreRehabilitation and Hope: Samoa Police Prisons Host End-of-Year Program at Tanumalala, Samoa — November 13, 2025.
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The Samoa Police, Prisons and Correction Services (SPPCS) today marked the conclusion of its annual rehabilitation calendar with a vibrant End-of-Year Program held at Tanumalaa Prisons, bringing together prisoners, correctional...
Read MorePUBLIC NOTICE – INVESTIGATION INTO VIRAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VIDEO
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INVESTIGATION INTO VIRAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VIDEO The Samoa Police, Prisons and Correction Services (SPPCS) is aware of a disturbing video circulating on social media showing a woman being physically assaulted....
Read MoreSamoa Police Begin Basic Rural Operations Training for Tactical Operations Section
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Samoa Police Opens Basic Rural Operations Course for Tactical Operations Section The Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) officially opened the Basic Rural Operations Course on Monday 10th November...
Read MoreBuilding Samoa’s Cyber Resilience: Ransomware Training Underway
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Building Samoa’s Cyber Resilience — Ransomware Training Underway On Monday morning, the Samoa Police officially launched the Ransomware Investigation & Technical Training at the Samoa Police Academy, Tafaigata. The Acting...
Read MoreSamoa Police Recognised in AFP Commissioner’s First National Address
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Samoa Police Recognized in AFP Commissioner’s First National Address Yesterday, the new Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Krissy Barrett, delivered her first major public address at the National...
Read MoreSamoa and Tonga Introduction to Police Negotiation Course
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Yesterday, we officially closed the Samoa and Tonga Introduction to Police Negotiation Course — the first of its kind jointly conducted between our two Pacific nations, made possible through the...
Read MoreSamoa Police Farewell Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo
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Farewell Post for Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo Yesterday, we bid farewell to a dedicated leader who was at the helm of the Samoa Police Prisons & Correction Services in...
Read MoreLaunching of the Samoa Police Cybercrime Unit
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services proudly launched its Cybercrime Unit on Friday, 27th September 2025 at Police Headquarters in Apia. This marks a historic milestone for Samoa Police...
Read MoreClosing of the Cyber Safety Investigation Foundation Training
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Service proudly announces the successful completion of the Cyber Safety Investigation Foundation Training under the Cyber Safety Pasifika Program. This important training was facilitated...
Read MoreCongratulations to Senior Sergeant Palasi Satau – Top 1st Year Armourer Apprentice
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The Ministry of Police, Prisons & Corrections proudly congratulates Senior Sergeant Palasi Satau, who has successfully completed and qualified on the A1120 Basic Armourers Course at the Weapons Wing, Trade...
Read MorePolice Remembrance Day 2025
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Today, we gathered in a solemn ceremony to commemorate Police Remembrance Day – a day dedicated to honoring all police officers who have served with courage, dignity, and integrity, and...
Read MoreFlying the Samoan flag in Fiji!
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Correction Services (SPPCS) is proud to be represented at the Regional Gender in Policing Training in Denarau, Fiji. Our very own ACEO Human Resources Galuvao Naomi...
Read MoreEnhancing Emergency Communications
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Enhancing Emergency Communications – 26 Mobile Radios Handed Over to SFESA On Friday of last week, Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo, together with Superintendent Simon Penny of the Samoa Australia...
Read MoreERN Network Expanded at Police Headquarters
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ERN Network Expanded – 14th Site Established at Police HQ The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) is proud to announce the successful installation and activation of the 14th...
Read MoreQueensland Police Service Visits Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services
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Apia, Samoa – On Monday, 2nd September 2024, members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) visited the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) as part of an international law...
Read MoreVisit by the New Zealand Correction Women’s Association to Tanumalala Prison
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Yesterday, Monday 2nd September 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) welcomed the New Zealand Correction Women’s Association to Tanumalala Prison. The visit was marked by a formal...
Read MoreThirteen SPPCS Officers Complete Defensive Driving Course in Preparation for CHOGM
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Thursday, 30 August 2024 – Thirteen members of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) successfully completed their two-week Defensive Driving Course today. The training included both theoretical and...
Read MoreFAREWELL SERVICE FOR DETECTIVE SERGEANT PENIAMINA PERITE
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Apia Samoa – On Sunday, 25th August 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) held a solemn farewell service for the late Detective Sergeant Peniamina Perite at the...
Read MoreDefensive Driving & Close Personal Protection Driving Training for Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) in Preparation for CHOGM.
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) commenced a series of specialized training sessions on Monday, 19th August 2024, aimed at enhancing the skills and readiness of our officers...
Read More9th Cohort of Auxiliary Members Commences Training for CHOGM Support
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Tuesday, 20 August 2024 – Today, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) proudly launched the training program for the 9th cohort of auxiliary members. These dedicated individuals will...
Read MoreSecond Cohort Graduates from Close Personal Protection (CPP) Driving Training
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Apia, Samoa – Thursday, 15th August 2024 – The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) proudly announces the successful completion of the second cohort of the Close Personal Protection...
Read MoreEighth Group of Auxiliary Members Begin Training for CHOGM 2024
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Thursday, 15 August 2024 – Apia, Samoa: Earlier today, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) commenced training for the eighth cohort of auxiliary members. This marks a significant...
Read MoreSPPCS Opens Seventh Auxiliary Training in Preparation for CHOGM
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On Tuesday, 13th August 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) conducted a brief yet significant ceremony to mark the commencement of the seventh round of auxiliary member...
Read MoreSPPCS Conducts Training for KL Security in Preparation for CHOGM
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On Friday, 9th August 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) hosted a focused training session for KL Security, facilitated by the CHOGM Planning Team, the Training Unit,...
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