Hardworking women officers must be rewarded

A SENIOR policewoman has called on the senior management of Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to reward hardworking policewomen.
Speaking at the Annual Police Commissioner’s Conference in Kimbe, Superintendent of Administration with Lae Metropolitan Command Inspector Pauline Siaguru said policewomen were an integral part of the police force.
She said there were many policewomen who had served the constabulary distinction but had not been recognised to motivate and encourage them to excel further.
“They have delivered police service to the local populous in urban and rural areas but have not been recognised by way of reward through promotion and awards,” Siaguru said.
“They need to be on equal footings with their male counterparts in both promotions and awards.”
She added that this would motivate and encourage them to continue policing their areas.
Siaguru, who is also the vice-president of the policewomen throughout the country, said they had identified many women during the FIFA Under 20 Women’s World Cup security operations who could be rewarded for their hard work.
Siaguru and Women Advisory Network president Chief Sergeant Jennifer Agilo were invited to the conference.
Police Commissioner Gari Baki  urged his senior male officers to consider their female counterparts as part of their workforce.
“I want you all commanders to know that our policewomen are part of our workforce. They are integral part of our personnel and they must be respected and recognised,” he said.
“If there are some positions which they are capable of leading, give them the opportunity.”