PNG police top three for three months only
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PNG police top three for three months only
PORT MORESBY: Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s top three cops are now in acting capacities for
three months pending a final decision by the National Executive Council (NEC).
Police Minister Bryan Kramer said the Top 3 posts are open to all senior
police officers below 60.
“They are free to apply apply for the positions, including the three who
have been appointed in acting positions,” he addd.
The three are Acting police commissioner Francis Tokura, David Manning
and Joanne Clarkson as deputy commisioners.
PNG Cyber Monitor reproduces below details of the police force temporary postings as
published by The National:
Postings temporary
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIKPOLICE Minister Bryan Kramer wants to see serving senior officers under the age of 60 apply for the positions of commissioner and the two deputy commissioners.
He also clarified that the appointments of Francis Tokura as acting police commissioner, Joanne Clarkson and David Manning as acting deputy police commissioners, were “temporary” and for a period of only three months.
“They are not appointed permanently. They will still have to apply for their respective positions,” Kramer said.
“In the past when people are appointed to acting positions, they go on and be confirmed. But for me it will be different.”
He said other senior officers in the force below 60 could apply for the three top posts.
“I am now reviewing all current senior police officers for the commissioner’s position. All the reviewing and screening process will be done on merit,” Kramer said.
He claimed that certain MPs had approached him to consider their preferred candidates for police commissioner.
“Their candidates are mostly former senior police officers,” Kramer said.
“But I’m not entertaining that. Because to me any application that comes through the window or back door will be thrown out the same way.”
Kramer said it was the normal that acting positions in Government organisations were for three months.
“It is to maintain the continuity of the organisation’s management until a permanent commissioner is appointed.” Tokura in his first press conference as acting police commissioner thanked the Government for his three-month appointment.
He also thanked his predecessor Gari Baki and his two deputies Jim Andrews and Raphael Huafolo for their leadership over the past four years.
“The trio had a made tremendous contribution to the force in their entire career as police officers,” Tokura said.
He plans to introduce in other provinces the Policing the Police task force implemented in Port Moresby.
“This initiative by outgoing commissioner Baki in the city has been successful in dealing with members of the force who abuse their power on civilians,” Tokura said.
“The truth is that the public has lost confidence in the police force.
“This unit that has done wonders in the city and we will set it up in other provinces.”
Tokura wants to restore public confidence in the constabulary and maintain unity and stability in the force.
“I will ensure the police force is stable and continues to carry out its constitutional duty to protect lives and properties and maintain law and order in the communities.”
He also clarified that the appointments of Francis Tokura as acting police commissioner, Joanne Clarkson and David Manning as acting deputy police commissioners, were “temporary” and for a period of only three months.
“They are not appointed permanently. They will still have to apply for their respective positions,” Kramer said.
“In the past when people are appointed to acting positions, they go on and be confirmed. But for me it will be different.”
He said other senior officers in the force below 60 could apply for the three top posts.
“I am now reviewing all current senior police officers for the commissioner’s position. All the reviewing and screening process will be done on merit,” Kramer said.
He claimed that certain MPs had approached him to consider their preferred candidates for police commissioner.
“Their candidates are mostly former senior police officers,” Kramer said.
“But I’m not entertaining that. Because to me any application that comes through the window or back door will be thrown out the same way.”
Kramer said it was the normal that acting positions in Government organisations were for three months.
“It is to maintain the continuity of the organisation’s management until a permanent commissioner is appointed.” Tokura in his first press conference as acting police commissioner thanked the Government for his three-month appointment.
He also thanked his predecessor Gari Baki and his two deputies Jim Andrews and Raphael Huafolo for their leadership over the past four years.
“The trio had a made tremendous contribution to the force in their entire career as police officers,” Tokura said.
He plans to introduce in other provinces the Policing the Police task force implemented in Port Moresby.
“This initiative by outgoing commissioner Baki in the city has been successful in dealing with members of the force who abuse their power on civilians,” Tokura said.
“The truth is that the public has lost confidence in the police force.
“This unit that has done wonders in the city and we will set it up in other provinces.”
Tokura wants to restore public confidence in the constabulary and maintain unity and stability in the force.
“I will ensure the police force is stable and continues to carry out its constitutional duty to protect lives and properties and maintain law and order in the communities.”
State to address police welfare
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIKPOLICE Minister Bryan Kramer says the Government is concerned about the welfare of officers who have reached the retirement age of 60.
“I’m aware that those who have retired or dismissed are yet to receive their entitlements,” he said.
“I will focus on their welfare.
“I understand some have passed away and there was no money to repatriate the caskets and the family to their home provinces.
“My priority is that they receive their entitlements.”
Kramer said Prime Minister James Marape had discussed with him the “golden hand-shake” initiative practised in countries such as Singapore.
It applies to officers who have an unblemished record in the police force. “And during your retirement, you are given a financial reward,” he said.
“But that I will have to consult with the members of the force.”
There is also the home-ownership scheme to allow officers to buy their own homes.
The idea has been discussed with Nambawan Super Ltd.
Kramer said Marape had also tasked him to improve the welfare of police officers in the country.
“Right now, 150 living at the Red Sea barracks in Bomana have no water, electricity, and sewerage connection,” he said.
“The Government has assured me to release K5 milion.
“I have discussed with the company to start addressing the issues at Bomana.”
He also said the welfare of officers sacked after the 2011 political impasse would also be considered.
“The Government will discuss how to deal with previous members of the constabulary sacked because of their involvement in the political impasse for defending the constitution,” Kramer said.
“They were pushed out with their families without pay.
“They have never been acknowledged for their part in the struggle in defending the Constitution.”
“I’m aware that those who have retired or dismissed are yet to receive their entitlements,” he said.
“I will focus on their welfare.
“I understand some have passed away and there was no money to repatriate the caskets and the family to their home provinces.
“My priority is that they receive their entitlements.”
Kramer said Prime Minister James Marape had discussed with him the “golden hand-shake” initiative practised in countries such as Singapore.
It applies to officers who have an unblemished record in the police force. “And during your retirement, you are given a financial reward,” he said.
“But that I will have to consult with the members of the force.”
There is also the home-ownership scheme to allow officers to buy their own homes.
The idea has been discussed with Nambawan Super Ltd.
Kramer said Marape had also tasked him to improve the welfare of police officers in the country.
“Right now, 150 living at the Red Sea barracks in Bomana have no water, electricity, and sewerage connection,” he said.
“The Government has assured me to release K5 milion.
“I have discussed with the company to start addressing the issues at Bomana.”
He also said the welfare of officers sacked after the 2011 political impasse would also be considered.
“The Government will discuss how to deal with previous members of the constabulary sacked because of their involvement in the political impasse for defending the constitution,” Kramer said.
“They were pushed out with their families without pay.
“They have never been acknowledged for their part in the struggle in defending the Constitution.”
Tokura to restore public confidence in police force
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK and MALINDA KALEACTING Police Commissioner Francis Tokura hopes to provide the leadership which will effectively address law and order issues that continue to be a huge challenge for the nation.
Addressing the nation for the first time in his new position, Tokura said he wanted to restore public confidence in the force and solicit the support of the people to help police in their work.
“I will ensure that there is good governance, accountability, fairness and due diligence in the discharge of duties of individual police officers and the constabulary as a whole,” he said.
“Law and order continues to be a challenge for the country and constabulary.”
He has no plans yet to initiate new policies but will continue the policies implemented by his predecessor Gari Baki and his team.
Meanwhile, the PNG Police Union has questioned the way the Government had treated the outgoing police commissioners.
Union president Lowa Tambua said outgoing police commissioner Gari Baki and his two deputy commissioners Raphael Huafolo and Jim Andrews were career officers who had severed this country with distinction and honesty and deserved respect.
“They gave their lives (to the force) and to be unceremoniously dumped in (such) a manner will not be tolerated by the constabulary and the police union,” he said.
Addressing the nation for the first time in his new position, Tokura said he wanted to restore public confidence in the force and solicit the support of the people to help police in their work.
“I will ensure that there is good governance, accountability, fairness and due diligence in the discharge of duties of individual police officers and the constabulary as a whole,” he said.
“Law and order continues to be a challenge for the country and constabulary.”
He has no plans yet to initiate new policies but will continue the policies implemented by his predecessor Gari Baki and his team.
Meanwhile, the PNG Police Union has questioned the way the Government had treated the outgoing police commissioners.
Union president Lowa Tambua said outgoing police commissioner Gari Baki and his two deputy commissioners Raphael Huafolo and Jim Andrews were career officers who had severed this country with distinction and honesty and deserved respect.
“They gave their lives (to the force) and to be unceremoniously dumped in (such) a manner will not be tolerated by the constabulary and the police union,” he said.
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