Dragged Operation Training

Twenty eight (28) officers are attending a one week Dragger Operations training in the Northern Division Training room in Labasa.

The training is part of ongoing efforts of enhancing traffic operations in a bid to minimize road accidents and fatalities.

Upon the completion of the training, the officers will be authorized Dragger operators enhancing traffic breathalyzer operations.

Opening the training was the Divisional Police Commander North Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kemueli Baledrokadroka who said, “In recent days the spotlight has been on road accidents and fatalities.

As you begin this training, keep in mind the theme of our Annual Corporate Plan for 2023 – 2024 - Optimizing Service Delivery”.

“Drunk driving as we know continues to register as a fatal five and we need to be more vigilant and smart with our deployment”.

SSP Baledrokadroka reminded the officers as to why the training was timely and important.

“Festivities bring with it a sense of complacency as fun at times supersedes reason. The increase in drunk driving arrests is anticipated during the last quarter of the year, and it's crucial that we strategize accordingly. With smart deployment we can save lives”.

Other efforts aimed at enhancing traffic operations are underway with a 5-week motorcyclist course, where upon completion, 29 officers will qualify as authorized motorcyclists.

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