Official Deployment of Samoa Police Officers
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Official Deployment of Samoa Police Officers to the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) The Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services on Friday officially farewelled the...
Read MoreBoosting Samoa Police’s Digital Forensic Power
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Boosting Samoa Police’s Digital Forensic Power Last week, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services proudly received a high-spec computer desktop and laptop, funded through the Samoa Australia Police Partnership...
Read MoreCapacity Building in Action – Motorola Technician Provides Advanced ERN Training for ICT
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Capacity Building in Action – Motorola Technician Provides Advanced ERN Training for ICT As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening local capacity and technical self-reliance, the Samoa Police, Prisons...
Read MoreOfficial Launch: Operation Ika Moana Officially Opens in Apia, Samoa
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Official Launch: Operation Ika Moana Officially Opens in Apia, Samoa – Monday, 11 August 2025 In a landmark event for Samoa and the broader Pacific region, the Official Opening of...
Read MoreSamoa Police Host Ava Ceremony to Welcome Pacific Crews for Operation Ika Moana 2025
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Samoa Police Ava Ceremony to Welcome Pacific Nations Crew for Operation Ika Moana 2025 Apia, Samoa The Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) held a traditional ava ceremony yesterday,...
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 More9th World Conference on Family Law and Children’s Rights | London
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Assistant Commissioner Papali’i Efo Moalele is currently attending the 9th World Conference on Family Law and Children’s Rights in London, Great Britain, alongside Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) President, Lina...
Read MoreAFP Donates $180,000 Worth of Equipment to Boost Samoa Police Training and Operations
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At the beginning of July, the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services received a significant donation of training and office equipment from the Australian Federal Police (AFP), valued at $180,000...
Read MoreStrengthening Law Enforcement: The Core Training Initiative by New Zealand Police in the Pacific
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In a significant step towards enhancing law enforcement capabilities in the Pacific, the New Zealand Police has rolled out its Core Training course to police service in Samoa, following successful...
Read MorePACIFIC POLICE TATTOO 2025
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Pacific Police Bands in PNG putting together their final show. An amazing way to bring musicians together under the banner of ‘Safe Blue Pacific’ together. Stay tune for links to...
Read MorePACIFIC REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SECURITY CONFERENCE 202
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Deputy Police Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tiai-Keti represented the Samoa Police in the PRNC 2025, Suva Fiji from 14-16 July. She was amongst the delegation of representatives from Samoa lead by...
Read MoreSamoa Police Represents at INTERPOL Cybercrime Working Group in Hanoi
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services was represented by ACEO ICT, Samoatā Vatafaitoa Schwalger at the 2nd Asia & South Pacific Cybercrime Working Group for Heads of Units, held...
Read MoreSAMOA POLICE DELIVERING CLOSE PROTECTION TRAINING IN VANUATU
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Today, Vanuatu Police Force celebrated the successful completion of the Vanuatu Close Protection Training, where 35 officers from the Vanuatu Police and Mobile Force participated in a six(6) weeks intensive...
Read MoreSamoa Police Collaborate with Journalist Association for 2025 General Election Security Preparation
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In a significant stride towards ensuring a secure and peaceful electoral process, the Samoa Police have responded positively to an invitation from the Journalist Association of Samoa (JAWS), in partnership...
Read More95 New Police and Prisons Recruits Graduate
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Earlier today, Friday 4 July, in an inspiring ceremony held today at The Samoa Police Academy – Tafaigata, 67 police recruit officers and 28 Correction Officers graduate a newly addition...
Read MoreDestruction of Illegal Firearms and Drugs: A Safer Samoa – July 1st, 2025
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“Together, we will disarm violence. Together, we will dismantle the drug trade. Together, we will build a safer future.” – Caretaker Minister of Police, Faualo Harry Schuster \ This morning,...
Read MoreStrengthening Our Justice System Through Partnership
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Strengthening Our Justice System Through Partnership A joint meeting between the Ministry of Police, Prisons & Corrections and the Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration was held today at Police...
Read MoreOlympic Day 2025
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Olympic Day 2025 We are excited to share that our dedicated SPPCS members from the Community Engagement Unit (CEU) participated in the Olympic Day 2025 events and programs, organized by...
Read MoreSwearing-in Ceremony For Newly Recruited Members of Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services
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Media Release – 20th June 2025 A total of sixty-seven (67) newly recruited members of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) have successfully completed their swearing-in ceremony and...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services – INTERPOL Mentoring Program
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services – INTERPOL Apia recently conducted a four-day mentoring program from 16–19 June, as part of the BLUE PACIFIC Mentoring Program for Pacific National Central...
Read MoreTraining Completed!
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Training Completed! We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our graduates and officers for successfully completing the two-week training on sea patrols and ship rider operations! We are also pleased...
Read MoreSPPCS Engages Business Owners on Police Role in JACE and the Alcohol Control Act 2020
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Today, Thursday, 19/06/25, the SPPCS had the opportunity to conduct a presentation for an audience of both foreign business owners and local entrepreneurs. The focus was on the Role of...
Read MoreGroundbreaking of Maritime Tuasivi Office
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Groundbreaking of Maritime Tuasivi Office. Strengthening Maritime Security in Samoa Earlier today, Monday 16 June 2025, Minister of Police, Honorable Faualo Harry Jeffrey Schuster, Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Will...
Read MoreSPPCS Attends SPREP Open Day Celebrating 32 Years of Environmental Leadership in the Pacific
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This morning, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) opened its doors to officials from government, development partners, and key stakeholders during an Open Day celebrating 32 years...
Read MoreFarewell to Our Officer Deploying to South Sudan United Nations Peacekeeping Mission
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Farewell to Our Officer – Corporal Elia Masoe This afternoon, we bid farewell to one of our dedicated Police Corporal Elia Masoe who is heading off to United Nation Peacekeeping...
Read MoreStrengthening Maritime Security in Samoa
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Strengthening Maritime Security in Samoa On Monday 9th June 2025. Chargé d’Affaires Daniel Tarapacki, Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo, and U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Channing Meyer have officially launched the U.S....
Read MoreDeputy Commissioner Aati Attends Samoa’s 63rd Independence Celebration in Brisbane, Australia.
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On June 7, 2025, Deputy Commissioner Lafaitele Herbert Samuelu Aati participated in the 63rd Independence Day celebration of Samoa held by the community in Brisbane (Logan), Australia. DC Aati was...
Read MoreSPPCS Represented at Pacific Executive Leadership Program (PELP) in Australia
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Pacific Executive Leadership Program (PELP) – Samoa Represented in Regional Leadership Initiative The Pacific Executive Leadership Program (PELP) officially commenced its first phase this week at the Australian Institute of...
Read MoreSPPCS Holds Public Acknowledgement Ceremony for Assistance in Recapturing Escaped Prisoners
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Public Acknowledgement Ceremony for Assistance in Recapturing Escaped Prisoners The Ministry of Police, Prisons & Corrections held a ceremony this morning to acknowledge and present rewards to members of the...
Read MoreSPPCS Participates in Stakeholder Consultation on the Review of the Disaster and Emergency Management Act 2007
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Participating in National Disaster Resilience Efforts The Ministry of Police, Prisons & Corrections was represented by Inspector Junior Tofilau at the Stakeholder Consultation on the Review of the Disaster and...
Read MoreIMPORTANT NOTICE – Unregistered Firearms 2025
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FA’ASILASILAGA TAUA ! E fa’asilasila atu i le mamalu o le atunuu o loo umiaina laau malosi e lei toe laiseneina e fa’apea; E tusa ai ma le Tulafono o...
Read MoreNew Maintenance Equipment Donated to Samoa Police Academy by Samoa–Australia Police Partnership
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New Equipment for Police Academy Grounds Maintenance Assistant Commissioner Leausalilō Norman Meni and Project Manager Leiataua Ioasa received a range of new maintenance equipment—valued at over $12,000 tala—on behalf of...
Read MoreSamoa Independence Day 2025 – Closing
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O LE FAAMOEMOE UA TAUNUU OLE LAAU OLE SOIFUA LEA “A mae’a ona tatou faia se galuega, ona o tatou faapea ifo lea, ‘o auauna lē aoga i tatou, ae...
Read MoreHappy Independence Day Samoa !
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Samoa Celebrates 63 Years of Independence Today, we honor the brave souls who fought for our freedom and the generations who have upheld it. As guardians of law and order,...
Read MoreCommunity Awareness: Cyber Safety and Drug Prevention
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“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.”...
Read MoreIMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
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The Samoa Police, Prisons and Correction Services (SPPCS) wishes to inform the general public that our notice of April 2025 to publicized names of members of the public who have...
Read MorePolice Awareness Program
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This morning, we had the privilege of conducting a vital police awareness program for the employees of Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort, focusing on the critical issues of drugs, alcohol, firearms,...
Read MoreThe Samoa Police Prisons and Corrections Services Participate in the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Samoa
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The Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Samoa is a youth-led climate summit that convenes young individuals aged 18 to 35. This summit serves as a vital platform for participants to...
Read MoreSamoa Police Community Policing Awareness Program at Malua
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This afternoon, the Samoa Police,Prisons and Corrections Services through our Community Policing Unit, conducted an Awareness Program on Drugs, Firearms, and Alcohol at EFKS Malu Youth Fono. Key messages shared...
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