We bid farewell to 22 Maritime personnel, heading to Australia
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Twenty-two (22) maritime personnel from Samoa’s Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services will depart for Australia for the next three months. The team will be in training and will sail back...
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Honouring Our Love Ones
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As we commemorated Police Remembrance Day, we also took time to remember and honour our loved ones who died as a result of the 2009 Tsunami, which occurred on September...
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SHORT COURSE AWARDS CEREMONY AT APTC
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“God is asking you to bring a blank page from your life so that he can write his plans and purposes for you,” said Rev. Uta Muaulu. The reverend spoke...
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Police Raid
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This evening, SPPCS successfully executed a raid at Le Tafa’ifoe Moataa. It was a continuation of the previous raid. The search turned up methamphetamine, marijuana, and more than $10,000 in...
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An additional 13 SPPCS members have been promoted
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For the 13 newly promoted members of the SPPCS, a new horizon awaits them. They will have the opportunity to take on new challenges and grow in their careers. They...
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JICA Career Day 2023
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JICA Alumni Association’s (JICAAA) Career Day 2023 was held this morning at the EFKS Hall in Sogi. The event featured the participation of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services....
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SPPCS executed a raid at Puipaa.
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Service (SPPCS) carried out a raid in Puipaa during the late hours of Tuesday afternoon. This operation resulted in the apprehension of 11 suspects who...
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PACIFIC TRANSANTIONAL CRIME NETWORK TEAM LEADERS CONFERENCE
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Deputy Commissioner Lafaitele Herbert Aati attended the Pacific Transnational Crime Network (PTCN) Team Leaders conference held in Brisbane Australia. The conference brought together twenty countries from across the Pacific to...
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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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SPPCS members returned after attending the Civil Peacekeeping Capacity Training.
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Ten SPPCS members have returned home from the People’s Republic of China after successfully completing training for Civil Peacekeeping Capacity for the South Pacific Island Counties. The Commissioner stated that...
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ICT ACEO Laulu Angelo Chan Mow represents SPPCS & Cyber Safety Pasifika at a Symposium organized by the University of Aukland
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ACEO of the ICT Division Laulu Angelo Chan Mow represented Samoa Police & Cyber Safety Pasifika at a Symposium organised by the University of Auckland. The theme of the discussion...
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Samoa Police & Corrections Services gears up for this months By- election
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services members are actively preparing for the upcoming By-elections with training sessions. Proper preparation is crucial to ensure a smooth and secure electoral process. Training...
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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 Police, Prisons and Corrections Services, Samoa Phase 2 of the Prosecution Training.
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Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services held an opening to kick start the Samoa Phase 2 of the Prosecution Training. Assistant Commissioner Muliagatele Lorraine Lees on behalf of Police Commissioner...
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Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services successfully completed Operation Island Chiefs 2023.
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Over the last 2 weeks SPPCS Maritime Wing joined in on Operation, Island Chiefs 2023. An annual regional monitoring control and surveillance operation which included 10 other Pacific Island Chiefs...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services welcomes Fifty-four (54), New Police Recruit Officers Class of 2023 with an ‘Ava Ceremony.
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Welcoming 54 new recruits to the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services was conducted today through a traditional ‘ava ceremony. This is the second batch of the Basic Recruit Course...
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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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Handover of a K9, courtesy of the New Zealand Police, to the Samoan Police, Prisons and Correctional Services.
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K9 Estelle was officially handed over to the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services yesterday afternoon. Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo expressed gratitude to NZ Senior Pacific Liaison Officer Superintendent Glyn Rowland...
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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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POLICE SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT FOR ILLICIT NARCOTICS
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (‘SPPCS’) successfully executed a Search Warrant for Narcotics on Saturday 27th May 2023 at Motootua The operation resulted in the seizure of illicit narcotics...
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Field Phase Program for Basic Recruit Course
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It’s been a month since the Samoa Police, Prison and Corrections Services held its promotional ceremony with more than fifty (50) sworn officers promoted to new ranks. In essence, with...
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Fifteen (15) Prisons & Corrections Officers graduate.
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After a week of being sworn in, fifteen (15) Correction Officers have finally graduated. These men and women endured a vigorous process of – theory examinations, practical assessments and physical...
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POLICE SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTED SEARCH WARRANT FOR ILLICIT NARCOTICS
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (‘SPPCS’) successfully executed a Search Warrant for Narcotics on Saturday 6th May 2023 at Toamua-uta This police operation was led by the Criminal Investigation...
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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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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- Ava Ceremony for New Recruits
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An ava ceremony was conducted to officially welcome the new recruits. Samoa Police, Prisons &Corrections Services’ Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo conveyed a warm congratulations to the new recruits, and also...
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SPPCS- Signing Procurement Contract with Japanese for Police vehicle
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services conducted its signing ceremony for the Grant Contract for procurement of Police Vehicles and Construction of Hall project courtesy of the Government of Japan...
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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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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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Possession of Narcotics
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services have charged a 41 year old man from Sapapali’i Savai’i with possession of narcotics, after a tip was given to Tuasivi Outpost stating the...
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