West Sepik police training to lift frontline performance

Police in West Sepik held a four-week program in Vanimo, focused on building practical leadership, strengthening decision-making and improving how officers manage and coordinate operations on the ground.

Assistant Commissioner of Police for Border Command, Steven Francis, said the real impact of the training will be seen in how officers carry out their duties moving forward.

He stressed that strengthening leadership at the station level is critical to improving overall policing outcomes, adding that officers must now translate what they’ve learned into action within their respective commands.

Francis also highlighted the importance of bringing training closer to the provinces, saying it allows more officers to take part and ensures those on the frontline are not left out of professional development opportunities.

Participants are now expected to share their knowledge within their teams, helping to raise standards across the board and create a more capable and coordinated police presence in the province.

Supported through national training institutions and international partnership, the initiative forms part of a wider effort to build a more disciplined, accountable, and effective police force.

With similar programs planned for other border provinces, police leadership is confident that investing in frontline capability will lead to improved service delivery and stronger public confidence in West Sepik.