

Samoa Police Training Academy Officially Registered as a Post School Education and Training (PSET) Provider
Samoa Police Training Academy Officially Registered as a Post School Education and Training (PSET) Provider The Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services (SPPCS) proudly announces the registration of the Samoa...
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SPPCS Complete Chinese Language Course and Pass HSK1 Exam
SPPCS Complete Chinese Language Course and Pass HSK1 Exam The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) proudly announces the successful completion of the Chinese Language Course by 21 of...
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United Nation Peacekeeping Deployment to Abyei South Sudan (Africa) & One Year Study in New Zealand
United Nation Peacekeeping Deployment to Abyei South Sudan (Africa) & One Year Study in New Zealand Over the weekend Sergeant Josie Papalii left Samoa for her UN Peacekeeping Deployment in...
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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...
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SPPCS 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....
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FAREWELL – SUPERINTENDENT EVANS
GOODBYE MY FELENI & FAREWELL – SUPT EVANS ! Last weekend Samoa Australia Police Partnership (SAPP) Commander, AFP Superintendent Evans and his family returned back to Australia after four years...
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Welcome 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...
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SPPCS, 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)...
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Community Engagement Unit Strengthens Ties with Chinese Community
Community Engagement Unit Strengthens Ties with Chinese Community On Saturday, 11th January 2025, our Community Engagement Unit (CEU) attended a security briefing organized by the Chinese Embassy. This important session...
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District 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...
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Closing 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...
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The 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...
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Vaeluaga 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...
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Close 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...
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In 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...
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Samoa 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,...
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The 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...
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Eleven 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...
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Police 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...
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ACP-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,...
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Tsunami 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...
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Australian 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...
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Twenty (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...
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Bicycle 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...
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Law 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...
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Cyber 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...
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Ground 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...
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Ua 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...
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We 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...
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Honouring 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...
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SHORT 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...
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Police 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...
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An 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...
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JICA 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....
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SPPCS 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...
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PACIFIC 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...
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Samoa 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...
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SPPCS 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...
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ICT 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...
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Samoa 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...
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