Traffic investigators cousre closing

The Fiji Police Force’s Director Training and Education, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Serupepeli Neiko closed a three-week Traffic Investigators Course at the Fiji Police Academy yesterday with a challenge to change public perception.

 The Director Training said topics covered during the training on customer service, community interaction, traffic laws and enforcements, operations, management and investigations cover areas that need to be improved upon in order to change public perception.

 “Allegations of corruption, unfair treatment, unprofessional behaviour to name a few have tarnished the hard work of many traffic officers. In fact, it has led to the unfortunate labeling of all traffic officers as corrupt and unprofessional.”

 SSP Neiko said the knowledge gained must be appropriately applied to ensure the change in public perception.

 “Every single police officer who marches out of the Academy following their training is expected to be a better version of themselves, compared to when they marched in. The expected outcome being personal and professional growth, enhanced awareness and appreciation of one’s profession.”

 “How you implement, depends on your attitude. Your attitude will be key to whether you choose to ensure the proper application of knowledge gained, aligned to our processes and procedures. Your attitude will determine whether you stay true to your code of ethics and be professional at all times.”

The Director Training and Education wished the officers well in their respective policing careers.