Police to re-fleet, get new uniforms: Kramer

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A HANDOVER of 12 new vehicles for Madang police in Lae yesterday signified the start of police vehicle re-fleeting, Police Commissioner David Manning says.
The project was initiated by Police Minister and Madang MP Bryan Kramer to provide effective transport for policing purposes in the constabulary.
Kramer announced that Comm Manning approved K3.9 million for new uniforms.
Kramer said under the new police administration, there would be changes taking place to upgrade the force to perform their duties to expectations.
“We are focusing first on provinces that have constant occurrences of law and order problems to re-fleet their fleet of vehicles and then finally we will go to other provinces,” he said.
Kramer said the vehicles were fitted with global positioning systems (GPS) and cameras to make sure they were used to serve their purpose.
He also said that over the last two weeks, 30 members of the constabulary were dismissed by Comm Manning for misconduct while on duty and that should be a deterrent to others to perform within the police code of conduct.
Kramer said funding for the vehicles was made possible by counter-funding from his district.

7 comments

  • It would be a good idea to put GPS trackers on those vehicles and also think about installing dashcams. These are small actions but weigh heavily in terms of accountability and transparency especially with the use of these vehicles by our police personnel.

  • Two things;

    1. Set a policy where any police men or women who is involved in an accident using police vehicles must meet the full cost of repair and replacement.
    2. The new uniforms must be of one color, material (long lasting) and not from a Chinese or Asian source. They must order uniforms from the same source Australian police buy from.

  • Also, give them a proper training and education programme with duration of three years at least. New vehicles don’t change crime won’t decrease criminal activities or police abuse. Proper education and and a diploma programme will do.

  • Minister spare some cash to get Kavieng police investigating the so far ignored 100 murders on Lavongai island in New Ireland province

  • From a distance watching Brian Kramer continues to prove himself to be a high performance minister. keep up the good job.

  • Congratulation Mr Kramer. You are doing a wonderful job as a minister + a true Papua New Guinean who has the heart to keep our country safe and sound. Even though some might make critics but do not bother. Some are saying out of jealousy or personal motives. Continue Mr Kramer.
    Try to impose a law on shifting policemen and women after 3 to 5 years from one police station to another. I’m saying this because the longer a policemen or women resides, he/she socializes with the community and there comes the downfall of law implementation. Please consider this suggestion.
    Thanks

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