Officers Graduate with Certificate IV Disaster Risk Reduction

Four police officers graduated last week with a Certificate IV in Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Leadership from the University of the South Pacific.

The four are Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Jaoji Besetimoala, ASP Domitila Sateki, Inspector (IP) Matelita Vakecegu and IP Saimoni Bebenisala.

The program is fully funded by PPacific Community, SPC, SuvaPacific Islands Emergency Management Alliance(PIEMA) Project and WWorld Bank Pacificthrough The Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific project.

The officers make up the Emergency Management Training and Advisory Group to train first responders on Disaster responses within the Fiji Police Force and their regional partners in the Pacific.

The Certificate IV in Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Leadership is important in the Fiji Police Force as it provides officers with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and respond to disasters and emergencies in their communities.

As part of their duties, police officers are often the first responders to natural disasters such as cyclones, floods, and earthquakes.

The Certificate IV program equips police officers with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and reduce the risks associated with natural disasters, crucial in ensuring the safety of their communities.

Moreover, the program helps police officers to develop a better understanding of disaster risk reduction strategies and techniques, which can be applied in their roles as community leaders.

This can help them to educate and mobilize their communities to prepare for and respond to disasters.

By completing this program, police officers can play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of their communities during and after disasters.