A Leadership Workshop for women officers and civilian
A Leadership Workshop for women officers and civilian members of the Fiji Police Force to commemorate International Women’s Day facilitated by the Pacific Faculty of Policing (PFP) is currently underway in Suva, Fiji.
The Pacific Faculty of Policing (PFP) is a joint Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) initiative.
Opening the workshop was the Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew who acknowledged the contribution of women in policing.
“We value and respect your contribution to policing, you all bring a different dimension to policing, and that will never be disputed. Fijian women police officers have set many firsts, opened doors to new opportunities and have benchmarked the participation of women and men in law enforcement in Fiji and the Pacific region.”.
The Acting Commissioner assured the participants of the senior hierarchy’s support in addressing issues of inequity and discrimination.
“I reassure you all, that the senior hierarchy is committed to the spirit of ensuring equity in the workplace, and to work with you all in identifying gaps and shortfalls that can be addressed. You are given this space to meet, discuss and look at the challenges faced, not from our perspective, but from your perspective”.
The Acting Commissioner acknowledged the support of PFP’s Director Facilitation Rod Smith and co-facilitator Rebecca Weaver who have worked with the FPF in similar leadership virtual and face to face trainings.
He added that with support of regional institutions such as the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Women’s Advisory Network, working with the Pacific Faculty of Policing will greatly enhance participation and representation of Pacific women in policing.
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