Principal looks forward to work with Police

Friday, 20 August 2010 12:38

Minister for health Doctor Neel Sharma made his statement at the launching of TV advertisement on abstinence at the school in the presence of school board, students, teachers, neighboring schools, parents, and officials from the Ministry of Education.

Six students from the school acted in the advertisement prepared by the National Centre for Health Promotion and Mr Ramudra said he allowed his students to be used for the shooting because the message in it is very important for the whole nation.

1Cor. 6:18-20 – “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside of his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body,” was the theme scripture for the launch.

“Working on this project with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of health has been very beneficial for the school in terms of creating awareness and I am looking forward to work with the departments of the Fiji Police Force that deals with youth issues,” added Mr Ramudra.

Some students from the school are also involved in the Blue Light programme organized by the Police.

Wear seat belt at all times

Friday, 20 August 2010 00:52

SSP Mishra said the seat belts and proper child safety seats when used consistently and correctly can significantly reduce the rate of the injury in a motor vehicle crash.

“It is generally known to all of us that seat belt saves lives, but still numerous people do not wear seatbelts,” he said.

“Seat belts are not for display but it is very useful in saving the lives of drivers and passengers alike. Not wearing seat belt causes more severe injuries when involved in a motor vehicle collision and is one of the fatal five causes of road fatalities on Fiji roads.

The Fiji Police Force Traffic statistics indicates that an average of 70 people die each year on the Fiji roads. Some of these lives could have been saved if the occupants had been wearing seat belts.

“Fastening seat belts reduces the severity of injuries sustained by victims in road accidents,” he added.

SSP Mishra adds that traffic infringement notices will be issued to those who do not wear seatbelts.

“Protect your life and the lives of your passengers by requiring anyone in your motor vehicle to wear a seat belt, and that all children are securely fastened in child safety seats.

The Fiji Police Force is committed to the safety of all road users.

“Safety is in your hands provided you practice it and the Traffic Control Division will continue to embellish on importance of road safety,” SSP Mishra added.

Villagers request more workshops

Monday, 16 August 2010 15:34

The Fiji Police Force Sexual Offences Unit with the Samabula Community Officers conducted a half day workshop at Tamavua village on Community Policing and Sexual Offences on Friday, August 13.

The villagers were very impressed with the outreach efforts of the police and requested them to come again for other village meetings, church gatherings, other activities and to give more information to the community.

The Police team informed the villagers about the various community related programs run by the Force and how the ordinary citizens can work in partnership with the Police and help eradicate crime and create a Crime Free Fiji.

Officers from the Juvenile Bureau informed them about its involvement of the youth related programmes to assist them to be better citizens.

The Drugs Unit explained the new drug laws, drug related problems, crimes, and how police can solve these problems by working in partnership with the community.

The Sexual Offences also explained on the definition of sexual offences in the New Crimes Decree 2009 and  stressed how every individual can assist in stopping the sexual molestation of our children and women.

The Fiji police band also provided entertainment for the villagers.

Police integration with the communities and organizations has given it great success in achieving its target of reducing crime and creating a crime free environment through its “People Focus” programs.

 

POLSEC to Work with SCC and the Community

Friday, 13 August 2010 11:46

The POLSEC Committee aims to identify responsibilities for communities to sustain a crime free Fiji.

The committee also evaluate gaps for more discussion on Crime Free Fiji based on the Intent of the Commissioner of Police, Commodore Esala Teleni for the police force to be People Focus, and implementing the Jesus standard.

The committee also intends to develop a network with the structural smaller crime free committees which already exist in the city.

They will take views and ideas on Crime Free Fiji and build a link between the stakeholders work towards establishing a Crime free Fiji.

The committee is looking forward to working very closely with the Suva City Council to see what security measures are already in place for ratepayers and business community.

It will also look into the installation of CCTV security cameras around the city.

Public awareness will also be done by putting billboards in central business areas in conjunction with the Suva City Council.