Communities urged to support frontline Crime Prevention Committees

By Alfred Pagepitu

Community-based Crime Prevention Committees (CPCs) are being recognised as key frontline partners in supporting law and order across Solomon Islands.

Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services Jimson Tanagada made the remarks during a press conference on Tuesday while responding to questions on community policing.

“I just would like to say thank you for the voluntary work that they are doing,” he said.

He said CPC members play an important role in addressing community issues such as drugs and noise disturbances.

“When we fix these small issues, our communities can become a little heaven on earth,” Minister Tanagada said.

He added that community policing and CPC structures remain a top priority for the Ministry.

“It is one of the top priorities of the Ministry, and we want to ensure that we reach out.

“I am also looking forward to ensuring that this special group of people, who are doing voluntary work supporting police, are properly supported and resourced,” he said.

The Minister also called on communities to respect CPC members, saying they are not there to cause harm but to help maintain peace and safety.

“They are our community police representatives, providing a safe environment where everyone can live together as one family,” he said.

CPCs work alongside the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force to help reduce crime, mediate disputes, develop local by-laws, and provide security in areas with limited police presence.

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