The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary welcome a calming of tensions of the past week – but are aware that hostilities are still simmering.We will remain vigilant and continue to strengthen our presence and engagement in the province.We are closely Read more
Commissioner of Police David Manning says the security forces will continue to neutralise combatants, and search warrants are being executed against agitators who are instigating the fighting for their personal and political gain.“People around our country are horrified by the Read more
Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary personnel have been issued with a Commissioner’s Circular on the approved use of force in the execution of their duties, to protect lives from domestic terrorist and other criminal activities.With the escalation of violence in Read more
A total of 509 people have been selected to undergo police recruit and cadet training programs from the 13,039 shortlisted applicants for the 2023 recruitment, says Police Commissioner David Manning. Commissioner Manning said the 509, which includes 443 regular recruits and 66 cadets, Read more
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary detected and seized a significant weapons cache in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province, and disrupted what is suspected to be a major illegal weapons trafficking network, says Commissioner of Police, David Manning. Mr Manning said a Read more
Commissioner of Police, David Manning, said two fugitives who had led a criminal gang in East New Britain Province that terrorised local villages have been shot and killed by police. Nineteen of their associates have been detained and will be Read more
An insurance policy signed between the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and Parnell Assurance PNG will enable easier upfront access to those benefits for police personnel than was previously available. Commissioner of Police, David Manning, said the new insurance policy Read more
The first batch of the police recruits who had been selected and qualified for the regular training program at the Bomana Centre of Excellence (formerly Bomana Police College) started flying into the National Capital District today. Police Commissioner David Manning said Read more
“A matter of serious concern has come to my attention and I am issuing a warning to all police personnel to not have their integrity compromised by individuals seeking to compromise the Family and Sexual Violence Unit (FSVU) protocols. “While Read more
The Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has raised concerns relating to the safety of journalists in hostile situations and will discuss the matter further with the Media Council of Papua New Guinea. Mr Manning highlighted his concerns following an incident Read more
