Acting Commissioner Juki Fong Chew has stated that the Fiji Police Force is not corrupt as an organization, attributing negative perceptions to the actions of a few individuals. During a medal award ceremony at the Fiji Police Academy, Chew urged officers to work towards improving public perception by maintaining high standards in their work.
He acknowledged that while there are messages praising their efforts, they are significantly outnumbered by the negative impressions created when an officer faces court charges. Chew expressed that he welcomes feedback and believes that police officers are capable of change.
He encouraged his team to persist in their efforts in light of the evolving criminal landscape, reminding them to view each day as a new opportunity to improve for their own sake, their families, and the communities they serve.
At the ceremony, Chew presented medals, including the Fiji Police Medal, Fiji Police Long Service Medal, and Fiji Police Overseas Service Medals, to officers from various divisions including Police Headquarters, the Criminal Investigations Department, Special Branch, and others.