Briefing for Preparedness

The Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Hon. Pio Tikoduadua was today briefed by the Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho on the state of disaster preparedness of the Fiji Police Force.

The Commissioner of Police was accompanied by the Chief Operations Officer (COO) Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Livai Driu, Director Community Policing Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mitieli Divuana, Commanding Officer Police Special Response Unit (CO/PSRU) Acting Senior Superintendent of Police Luke Rogoyawa, Deputy Director International Relations and Personal Staff Officer Superintendent of Police (SP) Ilaitia Caginavanua and Police Constable Solomone Wara.

The Commissioner of Police assured the Hon. Minister that in a case of a natural disaster or extreme weather situation, Police as "first" responders are ready to assist the Fiji NDMO and other stakeholders with the resources on hand, thanks to the support of the Government and donor partners.