Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority Honors Detective Sergeant Peniamina Perite
Today, Thursday, July 25, 2024, Chief Tanuvasa Oloapu Petone Mauga of the Samoa Fire & Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) and Deputy Commissioner Edward Lacko from Fire Rescue Victoria paid a...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Launches Training for Fifth Lot of Auxiliaries Ahead of CHOGM
Apia, Samoa – 24 July 2024: Earlier today, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) launched the training for the fifth lot of auxiliaries with an official opening ceremony....
Read MorePacific Law Enforcement Agencies Attend INTERPOL Project Blue Pacific Training in Fiji
Representatives from eleven Pacific law enforcement agencies, including the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS), are attending a training session under the INTERPOL HQ Project Blue Pacific at the...
Read MoreSAMOA POLICE, PRISONS & CORRECTIONS SERVICES MOURNS THE LOSS OF DETECTIVE SERGEANT PENIAMINA PERITE
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) announces the sudden passing of Detective Sergeant Peniamina Perite. His unexpected death today...
Read MoreAuxiliary Members Begin Training for CHOGM Support
Apia, Samoa – Monday, 22nd July 2024 – Today, a new group of auxiliary members commenced their two-day training to assist the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) in...
Read MoreThird Batch of Auxiliary Members Begin Training at SPPCS
Apia, Samoa – On 19th July 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) welcomed the third batch of Auxiliary members who began their training to support the SPPCS...
Read MoreSAMOA POLICE Conduct Successful Raids
In a coordinated operation, the Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services (SPPCS) conducted successful raids at multiple locations, leading to significant arrests and seizures. The raids took place in two...
Read MoreSecond Cohort of Auxiliary Members Begin Training for CHOGM Support
Earlier today, Wednesday, 17th July 2024, the second cohort of auxiliary members commenced their training to assist the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) during the upcoming Commonwealth Heads...
Read MoreSamoa Police Officers Participate in LECP Training in Brisbane
Detective Inspector Junior Va’alotu Fruean and Senior Education Officer Aviata Li’o Foleni of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) recently attended a week-long training course in Brisbane, Australia,...
Read MoreSPPCS Officers Attend Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
On Friday, 12 July 2024, selected officers from the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) participated in a Sexual Harassment and Prevention Training. Conducted by the Australia Pacific Training...
Read MoreSPPCS Conducts CHOGM Preparation Sessions Across Divisions
Apia, Samoa – From 8-12 July 2024, the Samoa Police Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) CHOGM Planning Team conducted comprehensive one-on-one sessions with each division of the SPPCS. These sessions...
Read MoreSPPCS Launches Key Training Programs in Preparation for CHOGM 2024
Monday, 15th July 2024 – Today, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) commenced three critical training programs aimed at enhancing the capabilities of its officers and auxiliary members...
Read MoreSPPCS – Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Officers Lend a Helping Hand at Campus of Hope
Yesterday, 13th July 2024, officers from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) demonstrated their commitment to community service by extending a helping...
Read MoreSamoa Police Prisons and Corrections Services Maritime Unit Completes Training by NZ Navy
On July 12, 2024, the Samoa Police Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) Maritime Unit successfully concluded an intensive training program conducted by the New Zealand Navy. The training included critical...
Read MoreSamoa Police Officers Complete Close Personal Protection Training
Apia, Samoa – On Friday, 12th July 2024, seventeen officers from the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) successfully concluded a two-week Close Personal Protection training. This specialized training...
Read MoreSPPCS Attend Disaster Management Seminar in China
Corporal Sione Leleimalefaga of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) attended a significant Disaster Management Seminar in Guangzhou, China, from June 13 to 26, 2024. The seminar, aimed...
Read MoreSamoa Police Maritime Unit Undergoes Specialized Training
Today, Wednesday, 10th July 2024, the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services Maritime Unit is participating in specialized training led by the HMNZ Navy Sea Training Group. This official training,...
Read MoreSamoa Police Commissioner and Minister of Police Participate in Historic Voyage
The Guardian Class Patrol Boat Nafanua III recently returned from an important mission to Tonga. Onboard were Samoa’s Police Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo and the Minister of Police Faualo Harry...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Officers Complete Defensive Driving Training
Apia, Samoa – July 5, 2024 – Today, nine dedicated members of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services successfully completed a two-week intensive Defensive Driving Training program. This critical...
Read MoreSamoa Police Officer Participates in International Maritime Security Program
Apia, Samoa – Constable Tilomai Gatoloai of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services is making history as she participates in the prestigious 6th Japan-ASEAN and Timor Leste & the...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Enhance Officer Training Programs
The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) have recently implemented a series of training programs to enhance the skills and preparedness of our officers in anticipation of the upcoming...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Conclude Successful Policy Development Training
Apia, Samoa – June 28, 2024 – The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services have successfully concluded a two-day Policy Development Training, conducted by the AGD Australia. The training, which...
Read MoreSPPCS – Core Policing Skills Training Successfully Concludes
Thursday, 27th June 2024 – Earlier today, the Core Policing Skills Training program concluded with an official closing ceremony, marking the end of a successful two-week course that commenced on...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Concludes C3 and ICCS Plus Training
The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) successfully concluded their intensive Command, Control, and Coordination (C3) and ICCS Plus training last Friday, 21st June 2024. The training, which commenced...
Read MoreSamoa Police Maritime Unit Strengthened by Australian Defense Force Handover
On Friday, 21st June 2024, a significant handover ceremony was conducted at the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) Maritime Unit. The Australian Defense Force officially transferred four practical...
Read MoreCHOGM SECURITY PREPARATIONS JOINT MOCK EXERCISE
Matautu, Samoa – Monday, June 17, 2024 – Commissioner of Police, Auapaau Logoitino Filipo officially opened the joint CHOGM Security Preparations Mock Exercise this morning. This week’s exercise begins with...
Read MoreSPPCS Welcomes 41 New Officers into the Force
Friday, June 14, 2024 – The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) is proud to announce the addition of 41 new police officers to its ranks. These officers, comprising...
Read MoreILLICIT DRUGS SEARCH AND SEIZURE – SAILIA O FUALAAU FA’ASAINA
O le taeao analeila sa fa’atino ai se galuega a le Ofisa o Leoleo i Tuasivi i se aiga i Fatausi Safotulafai ma maua mai ai ni taga pepa iila...
Read MoreSamoa Police Advance Skills in International Crime Management and Close Personal Protection
Inspector Opeta Completes International Crime Management Program in Indonesia Inspector Alataua Opeta of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services has successfully completed the International Management of Serious Crime (IMOSC)...
Read MoreSamoa Police Royal Band Leads Parade Celebrating 160 Years of SMSM Sisters.
Thursday, 7 June 2024 – The Samoa Police Royal Band took center stage, leading a vibrant marching parade to mark the 160th anniversary of the Missionary Sisters of the Society...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services Undergo Customer Service Training
The Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) recently participated in a comprehensive customer service training session. The training, conducted by Leiataualesa Kevin Lucky and his team from EMD Samoa...
Read MoreSamoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Achievements Update
Defensive Driving Training Completed Officers of the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) have successfully completed their Defensive Driving Training, enabling them to operate SPPCS buses. This rigorous training...
Read MoreSPPCS Officers Play Crucial Role in Samoa Independence Day Celebrations
Mulinu’u, 3rd June 2024 – In the early hours of this morning, the Samoan Government, distinguished guests, and citizens of Samoa gathered at Mulinu’u to commemorate the celebration of Samoa...
Read MoreHAPPY 62nd INDEPENDENCE DAY SAMOA
On this auspicious day, the 1st of June 2024, we celebrate the 62nd year since Samoa proudly gained its independence. This milestone is a testament to our nation’s resilience, unity,...
Read MoreNew Zealand Police Delegation Arrives in Samoa for CHOGM Security Preparations
Apia, Samoa – A delegation from the New Zealand Police arrived in Samoa over the weekend to assist with security preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)...
Read MoreSPPCS: 41 New Officers Sworn In After Completing Basic Recruit Course
Samoa, May 27th 2024 – The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) proudly announce the successful completion of the 16-week Basic Recruit Course (BRC) by 41 new recruits, who...
Read More19 Officers Graduate from Close Personal Protection Training Course
On May 24, 2024, 19 officers from the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) graduated from the fifth class of the Close Personal Protection (CPP) training course. This cohort...
Read MoreCompletion of C3 Train the Trainer Course in Canberra
Canberra, May 19, 2024 – The Command, Control & Coordination (C3) Train the Trainer course, held in Canberra, concluded successfully this week. The intensive training program was designed to enhance...
Read MoreSamoa Police Sergeant Trains at UN Program in Kiribati
Sergeant Tuifao Luatua, a seasoned member of Samoa’s Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services, is currently lending his expertise as a tutor at the United Nations Police Training Architecture Program in...
Read MoreTAOFIA MAI MA MOLIAINA – LOCATED & CHARGED
O le afiafi ananafi sa taofia ma moliaina ai le alii sa tau sailia nei. E le gata i lea sa fa’atino foi galuega o le tau sailia o lenei...
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