SPPCS Handover Ceremony of the Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III
A celebration was held at the Maritime Wing this afternoon by the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services to mark the Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III’s handover. The Honorable...
Read MoreSPPCS Remote Pilot Training Officially Open
Early this morning, Monday 22nd January 2024, Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (‘SPPCS’) held a ceremony to officially open the Remote Pilot Training at the Training Unit at Matautu-tai....
Read MoreWelcome Home Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III Crew.
Twenty-two (22) crew members and the Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III arrived this morning at Matautu. They were welcomed by Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services as well as...
Read MoreSPPCS, SFESA and OEC evening church service of 2024
On January 17, 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services (SPPCS) joined forces with Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authorities (SFESA) and the Office of the Electoral Commission (OEC)...
Read MoreDistrict Operation Portfolio
The fourth and final portfolio meeting for the District Operations Portfolio took place in Savai’i, bringing together all the District’s sections OICs and executives to discuss matters pertaining to the...
Read MoreClosing of the 3rd Closing Personal Protection Course.
On the 15th December 2023 the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services conducted a closing ceremony for the 3rd Close Personal Protection Course held in Samoa. These training is all...
Read MoreThe Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) continued their annual visitation to the Mapuifagalele Elderly Home.
On the 14th of December 2023 Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo, Deputy Commissioners, members of the Executive and the Police choir visited the Mapufagalele Elderly Home at Vailele. This is an...
Read MoreVaeluaga o Matagi handover to the Savai’i Outposts, courtesy of the Australian Defence Force
As the District gears up for their final portfolio meeting for 2023, Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo presented and handed over a vessel to the Savai’i Outposts this morning. This vessel...
Read MoreClose Personnel Protection Course.
The Close Personnel Protection Course (CPP) was officially opened earlier today, welcoming two additional Tongan officers as participants. The Acting Commissioner, Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga, officially commenced the training, reminding the...
Read MoreIn Spirit of Faith and Thanksgiving
the SPPCS and the Build the Bridge Fellowship team over the past week received new English Bibles, gifted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) through Detective Superintendent Daniel Evans. This...
Read MoreSamoa Police Prisons and Corrections Services Congratulates Graduates
The Samoa Police Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) would like to extend our warmest congratulations to two of our members who have recently graduated from Tesese Institute. Taueu Soma Aumau-Mainifo,...
Read MoreThe Australian Federal Police (AFP) gifts a brand new vehicle to Pacific Transnational Crime Network (PTCN)
On 30 November 2023, AFP Advisor Detective Sergeant Adam Moore presented the keys to PTCN chair Commissioner Filipo, and formally signed the vehicle over to the PTCCC. This significant gesture...
Read MoreEleven members completes the Motorcyclist & Defensive Driving Training Program.
The SSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services(SPPCS) is proud to announce the successful completion of a highly-anticipated motorcycle training program. After weeks of hard work and dedication, 11 SPPCS members...
Read MorePolice and Corrections Services from around the Pacific come together to undertake Public Order Management Instructor training.
On 29 September 2023, Corporal Silivelio Lui and Constable Aviata Foleni of the Samoan Police Prisons and Corrections Service successfully completed the Pacific Regional Public Order Management Instructor Qualifying Program...
Read MoreACP-EU Signing Agreement Day 1
(SPPCS) played a vital role in ensuring the security of today’s first day of the OACPS & EU meeting. With their expertise and dedication, they successfully conducted their security services,...
Read MoreTsunami Drill 2023
Regardless of the inclement weather, the members of the Samoa Police, Prison & Correction Services diligently performed their duties. On Thursday, 9th of November, 2023, at 2:00pm, a Tsunami Drill...
Read MoreAustralian Pacific Security College (APSC) visited Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS)
Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) were privileged to host the Australian Pacific Security College (APSC) for an official visit. This visit provided a valuable opportunity for both organizations...
Read MoreTwenty (20) Corrections Officers sworn in.
he 25th of October marked a significant milestone for the Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services, as 20 newly recruited corrections officers took an oath of commitment to their new...
Read MoreBicycle Officers Patrol Program
Bicycle training is set to continue this week, with the second group of participants focusing on the fundamental techniques and aspects of the Bicycle Patrol. The program is being conducted...
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Mental Health Wellness Seminar courtesy of the United States of America (USA) Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI).
Today, the first Law Enforcement Mental Health Wellness Seminar began with a discussion about different topics aimed at addressing the mental health challenges law enforcement officers face. As the charge...
Read MoreCyber Safety Pasifika Awareness and Education Program.
This week, Community Engagement Unit member Constable Taililigo Samoa is in Australia, collaborating with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Cyber Safety Pasifika (CSP) team on the CSP Awareness and Education...
Read MoreGround Breaking Ceremony (Ofisa o le Malo o Amerika Samoa)
Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services were out and about at todays ground breaking ceremony for American Samoa , Todays ceremony also marks the starts of the 4th Atoa Samoa...
Read MoreUa faimalaga atu nei sui o le Vaega e Puipuia Gataifale (Maritime Wing) mo Aoaoga i Ausetalia.
O vaaiga nei i le vaveao analeila, i le malae vaalele fa’avaomalo i Faleolo, i nisi o aiga ma fanau sa faamavae atu i sui o le Matagaluega o Leoleo,Falepuipui...
Read MoreWe bid farewell to 22 Maritime personnel, heading to Australia
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...
Read MoreHonouring Our Love Ones
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...
Read MoreSHORT COURSE AWARDS CEREMONY AT APTC
“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...
Read MorePolice Raid
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...
Read MoreAn additional 13 SPPCS members have been promoted
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...
Read MoreJICA Career Day 2023
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....
Read MoreSPPCS executed a raid at Puipaa.
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...
Read MorePACIFIC TRANSANTIONAL CRIME NETWORK TEAM LEADERS CONFERENCE
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...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) received more assistance from the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
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...
Read MoreSPPCS members returned after attending the Civil Peacekeeping Capacity Training.
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...
Read MoreICT ACEO Laulu Angelo Chan Mow represents SPPCS & Cyber Safety Pasifika at a Symposium organized by the University of Aukland
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...
Read MoreSamoa Police & Corrections Services gears up for this months By- election
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...
Read MoreEleven SPPCS members completes the 2nd phase of the Prosecution Training Course
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...
Read MorePICP Conference Day 1 & 2
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...
Read MoreSAMOA POLICE, PRISONS & CORRECTIONS SERVICES RAID AT FALEATIU
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...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services, Samoa Phase 2 of the Prosecution Training.
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...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services successfully completed Operation Island Chiefs 2023.
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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