SPPCS – Thank you for your service Senior Sergeant Tanuvasa Muao Seiuli
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In accordance with a dedicated service spanning thirty-six (36) years, Senior Sergeant Tanuvasa Muao Seiuli has officially retired from the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS). Beginning his tenure...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services kick-started the First Close Personal Protections Foundations course of 2024 with twenty-one (21) Police officers.
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Early this morning, Monday, 19th February, 2024, Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services officially opened its Close Personal Protections (CPP) foundations course of 2024 at the Maritime Unit at Matautu-Tai...
Read MoreSPPCS First Aid Training
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The primary responsibility of every police officer is to uphold the sanctity of life. Officers consistently engage in safeguarding individuals and addressing situations that pose risks to life on a...
Read MoreSPPCS Defensive Driving Training
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Today, Monday, February 19th, 2024, the second iteration of the Defensive Driving Training program commenced. Over the course of two weeks, ten officers will receive instruction from SPPCS-certified driving instructors....
Read MoreSPPCS BOMB Search Training officially closed.
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Earlier today, on Friday, February 16th, 2024, a formal ceremony was convened at the Training Unit premises located in Matautu to mark the conclusion of the Bomb Search training program...
Read MoreACEO ICT Laulualetaulauniu Angelo Chan Mow was nominated by the US Embassy Apia, Samoa to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) under the Cybersecurity cohort which is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program.
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Through short-term (3-week) visits to the United States, current and emerging foreign leaders in various fields experience the country firsthand and cultivate lasting relationships with their American counterparts. Professional meetings...
Read MoreClose Personal Protection (CPP) Instructors have returned home from Tonga.
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The Close Personal Protection training, led by four seasoned instructors from the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services team—Senior Sergeant Junior Afereti, Corporal Fereti Sefo, Corporal Tyrone Mamaia, and Senior...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services officially welcomed the new recruits with an Ava ceremony.
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Today, on February 9th, 2024, an Ava ceremony took place at the Training Unit premises in Matautu, marking the official induction of 40 new recruits for this year. Among them,...
Read MoreSPPCS Community Engagement Unit at the MESC Teachers Conference 2024.
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The Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services (SPPCS) Community Engagement Unit (CEU) made a powerful impact at the Museum of Samoa (Falemata’aga) auditorium during the Ministry of Education, Sports, and...
Read MoreSPPCS Community Engagement Unit and Royal Band Unit at the National University Of Samoa Orientation 2024
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (‘SPPCS’) Community Engagement Unit and Police Band were part of the first day of the National University of Samoa orientation. Community Engagement Unit conducted...
Read MoreSamoa Police Instructors delivering Close Protection Course in Tonga.
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In advance of CHOGM 2024, Tongan Police Officers will participate in a Close Protection course led by four Samoan Police Instructors. The course is scheduled to begin at Nukualofa on...
Read MoreSPPCS Handover Ceremony of the Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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(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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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...
Read MoreHonouring 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...
Read MoreSHORT 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...
Read MorePolice 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...
Read MoreAn 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...
Read MoreJICA 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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