SPPCS Conducts CHOGM Preparation Sessions Across Divisions
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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...
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SPPCS Launches Key Training Programs in Preparation for CHOGM 2024
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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...
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SPPCS – Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Officers Lend a Helping Hand at Campus of Hope
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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...
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Samoa Police Prisons and Corrections Services Maritime Unit Completes Training by NZ Navy
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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...
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Samoa Police Officers Complete Close Personal Protection Training
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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...
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SPPCS Attend Disaster Management Seminar in China
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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...
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Samoa Police Maritime Unit Undergoes Specialized Training
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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,...
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Samoa Police Commissioner and Minister of Police Participate in Historic Voyage
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Officers Complete Defensive Driving Training
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) Defensive Driving Training Graduation Ceremony
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Apia, Samoa – July 26, 2024 – Today marked the conclusion of a rigorous two-week Defensive Driving Training program designed for Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) officers. The...
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Samoa Police Officer Participates in International Maritime Security Program
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Enhance Officer Training Programs
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Conclude Successful Policy Development Training
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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...
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SPPCS – Core Policing Skills Training Successfully Concludes
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Concludes C3 and ICCS Plus Training
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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...
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Samoa Police Maritime Unit Strengthened by Australian Defense Force Handover
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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...
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CHOGM SECURITY PREPARATIONS JOINT MOCK EXERCISE
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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...
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SPPCS Welcomes 41 New Officers into the Force
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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...
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ILLICIT DRUGS SEARCH AND SEIZURE – SAILIA O FUALAAU FA’ASAINA
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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...
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Samoa Police Advance Skills in International Crime Management and Close Personal Protection
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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)...
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Samoa Police Royal Band Leads Parade Celebrating 160 Years of SMSM Sisters.
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services Undergo Customer Service Training
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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...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Achievements Update
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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...
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SPPCS Officers Play Crucial Role in Samoa Independence Day Celebrations
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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...
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HAPPY 62nd INDEPENDENCE DAY SAMOA
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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,...
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New Zealand Police Delegation Arrives in Samoa for CHOGM Security Preparations
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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)...
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SPPCS: 41 New Officers Sworn In After Completing Basic Recruit Course
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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...
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19 Officers Graduate from Close Personal Protection Training Course
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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...
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Completion of C3 Train the Trainer Course in Canberra
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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...
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Samoa Police Sergeant Trains at UN Program in Kiribati
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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...
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TAOFIA MAI MA MOLIAINA – LOCATED & CHARGED
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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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Samoa Police Officer Represents Nation at Women, Peace, and Security Workshop in Nepal.
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Corporal Tugaga Stowers of the Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services is making waves internationally as she attends a prestigious Women, Peace, and Security Workshop in Nepal. Corporal Stowers, an...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) Savaii Team Executes Successful Rescue Operation
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The Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) Savaii team demonstrated exceptional dedication and swift action in rescuing three fishermen stranded off the shores of Faga on the night of...
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Samoa Police Completes Close Personal Protection Training Ahead of CHOGM
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In preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services recently concluded another successful Close Personal Protection (CPP) training session. The two-week...
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SPPCS at the United Nations Assessment for Mission Service (AMS) Preparation workshop held in Fiji
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Closing ceremonies for the United Nations Assessment for Mission Service (AMS) Preparation workshop held in Fiji were punctuated with expressions of gratitude towards the Australian Federal Police for their invaluable...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Receive Intensive Defensive Driving Training for CHOGM and Daily Operations
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Samoa’s law enforcement officers are undergoing two-week defensive driving courses in preparation for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and to enhance their everyday operational readiness. The training equips...
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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Unveils State-of-the-Art Digital Forensics Laboratory
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1st May, 2024 – Yesterday marked a significant milestone for law enforcement in Samoa as the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services (SPPCS) proudly inaugurated its Digital Forensics Laboratory at...
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Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination Centre (PTCCC) Unveils Cutting-Edge Laboratory Facility in Samoa.
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Apia, Samoa – May 2, 2024 – Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Service (SPPCS) Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo, alongside Australian Federal Police (AFP) Assistant Commissioner Nigel Ryan APM, proudly announced...
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Launch of Breath Analysis Calibration Capability at Scientific Research of Samoa (SROS)
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Apia, Samoa – May 1st, 2024 – Earlier today, a significant milestone in Samoa’s law enforcement and public health efforts was achieved with the official launch of the Breath Analysis...
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Samoa-Australia Police Partnership Marks 15th Anniversary with Inauguration of Samoa Police Operation Centre & Signing of the AFP-Samoa Technical Partnership.
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In a momentous celebration marking the 15th year anniversary of the Samoa-Australia Police Partnership (SAPP), Samoa Police Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo and Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner Nigel Ryan APM...
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