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Commander
farewelled
By BUSTIN ANZU*
After two years at
the helm of RAMSI's Participating Police Force (PPF) and as
Deputy Commissioner of the Solomon Island Police Force (SIPF),
Will Jamieson has handed over his sword at a formal ceremony at
the Rove Police parade ground in Honiara recently.
Arriving to the tune of 'Simply the Best' played by the Solomon
Islands Police Force (SIPF) band, the Commander gave his final
address.
"This tune is not a statement about me, but a goal and
aspiration for all - this is what we aim for - let this be your
goal and achievement," Commander Jamieson said during the
farewell speech.
"I would remind each one of you of your oath of office that
requires you to execute the powers and duties of your office
honestly, faithfully and diligently without fear or favour to
any person and with malice or ill-will towards none."
Commander Jamieson was honoured by recently appointed SIPF
Commissioner Jahir Kahn for his commitment and dedication to
improving the capacity of the SIPF during his tenure.
Commissioner Kahn noted a number of significant achievements
implemented under Commander Jamieson's leadership, including:
• The introduction of project plans for work areas, SIPF
business plans and gap analysis processes
• The establishment of a disciplined reporting regime along with
evaluation and quality assurance
• The establishment of the SIPF Capacity Development Management
Team to address identified gaps in SIPF capacity
• A review of the region's policing structure
• Modernising and standardising the recruitment selection
process
• Increasing the number of female police officers
• The training of more than 350 new police
• The introduction of a Use of Force model, a National Response
Unit and a Police Response Team
• Police leadership training for all ranks
• The introduction of specialist courses dealing with sex crime
investigations, CID core skills, close personal protection,
operational safety training, explosive ordnance and domestic
violence
• The provision of 20 vessels to the SIPF Maritime Unit, and
further support from the Australian Government with the
provision of three new Tier II boats
• The provision of 31 policing vehicles, and
• The creation of community policing programs and improved
mobile patrols
Commander Jamieson said he was very proud of the achievements of
the PPF and SIPF over the past two years.
"I have seen very positive results. The work and training that
the PPF has provided has developed and strengthened the SIPF,"
he said.
"We are here in partnership; the relationship between the SIPF
and the PPF strives to ensure the SIPF can deliver an efficient,
effective and accountable police service to the Solomon Islands
community".
Commander Jamieson performed a final inspection of the Guard of
Honour before handing the ceremonial sword to his successor,
Commander Denis McDermott.
RAMSI Special Coordinator Tim George also thanked Commander
Jamieson for his strong leadership of the multinational PPF
contingent which draws personnel from 15 Pacific nations.
"Through close partnership with the SIPF, the PPF have worked
hard to rebuild the capacity of the Solomon Island Police Force.
Since 2003, 350 new recruits have been trained, senior positions
in the SIPF have been filled by local officers, and strong
management and accountability systems have been established.
This is a record to which Solomon Islanders and the PPF can be
proud of."
On reflection, Commander Jamieson hailed the PPF as an
incredible police force.
"Its amazing - the efforts of every individual from 15 countries
in the pacific - this is unique in the world, and it's a
remarkable achievement from every perspective."
Commander Jamieson will return to Australia to commence the
position of Manager Learning and Development, at the Australian
Federal Police College, Canberra.
15 Forum countries are now engaged in the Australian-led
regional assistance mission to Solomon Islands including Royal
Papua New Guinea Constabulary and the Papua New Guinea Defence
Force members with civilian advisors.
There are 10 police officers who form the fourth contingent and
an army Liaison Officer, working with the Participating Police
Force (PPF) while six civilian advisors are working with various
law and justice sector.
The police tour will end at the end of the year and will be
replaced by the fifth police contingent.
A platoon from Wewak's IRPIR Delta Company spent four months
recently and was replaced by Tongan army.
Another platoon from Murray Barracks will replace the Tongan
soldiers before the end of the year on a four months rotation
between PNGDF and Tongan army.
*Bustin Anzu is from PNG Police and
is a member of the Participating Police Force of RAMSI. He is
attached with the PPF Media as a Media Liaison Officer.
 
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