The Joint Security Forces have convened for the 2022 National General Security operation
debrief and to charter a way forward for future major security operations in Lae today.
Commissioner Manning when delivering his inaugural address said, “De-briefing after any
major operation is a critical part of our respective force’s performance accountability
process. It allows for an opportunity to critically assess our respective forces capabilities and
capacities to support or contribute to any major operation. In this case is the recently
concluded 2022 national general election.
“In my address to the men and women on parades leading up to the election security
activities, I pointed out a fact that our biggest impediment to this was the limitations of our
forces, both organisational and individual. 2022 general election has definitely exposed this
fact.
“For the RPNGC, it is very much indicative of our day-to-day performance, how we go about
providing the required and expected level of leadership, command, performance
accountability, adherence to processes, demonstrate strategic thinking and basically
applying ourselves to the jobs we get paid to do, more importantly the positions you were
appointed to.
“In as far as the direction we are heading we will need to ensure we remain effective in
what we do on a daily basis, to give us every chance to succeed in the 2027 national general
election.
“Whilst we are here to acknowledge our contributions to 2022 election, we equally must
acknowledge our short comings.
“I want to see you all engaged fully in the discussions over the next few days, I will take the
opportunity to sit in and observe discussions, and also engage with you one on one.
” We have many success stories to share both in the Administration and Operational space
leading up to, during and post elections. Embrace them, acknowledge them and learn from
them,” Commissioner Manning concluded.
The conference is attended by the top brass of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary,
PNG Defence Force, PNG Correctional Services and reps form Electoral commission and
other partners.
Election security operation debrief underway in Lae
