Yesterday marked the beginning of the second phase of the UK’s support for leadership training within the Fiji Police Force. This phase is taking place in the training room at the Nakasi Police Station in the Eastern Division.
The UK Government is enhancing its support by offering specialized leadership training through the College of Policing. This training aims to benefit officers across various ranks, including junior supervisors, middle managers, and senior executives.
During the opening of the three-week training session, Mr. Josh Kemp, Head of the UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) Pacific Program, acknowledged the Fiji Police Force’s commitment to improving its leadership capabilities. He emphasized the importance of collaborative leadership in addressing challenges that impact communities beyond individual posts or stations, focusing on enhancing systems and overall leadership quality.
Mr. Kemp noted that empowering officers at all ranks can facilitate better decision-making processes at various levels of the force.
Additionally, the UK Government has provided study opportunities in London under the International Leadership Programme for senior officers within the Fiji Police Force. Notable participants have included Divisional Police Commander South, SSP Wate Vocevoce, as well as SSP Serupepeli Neiko, the Director of Training and Education, and SSP Salanieta Radaniva, the Director of Community Policing, who attended prior to him.