Royal Solomon Islands Police Honoured with International Award

Strategic Insights -

The Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIP) has received a significant recognition for their efforts in solving a complex murder case through a joint operation with international law enforcement agencies. The RSIP, along with the Australian Federal Police, New Zealand Police, and the Victorian School of Forensic Medicine, was awarded the Founders Award by the International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) for their work in Operation "Faendemaot". The investigation, which lasted from June 2003 to October 2003, resulted in the arrest of 18 militants from the Guadalcanal Liberation Front (GLF) and the exhumation and forensic examination of three bodies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIP) was awarded the Founders Award by the International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) for their work in Operation "Faendemaot".
  • The award was presented on behalf of the IHIA by Police Commissioner Shane Castles to Assistant Commissioner Johnson Siapu, who accepted the award on behalf of the RSIP members attached to the operation.
  • The investigation, which lasted from June 2003 to October 2003, resulted in the arrest of 18 militants from the Guadalcanal Liberation Front (GLF).
  • The operation also led to the exhumation and forensic examination of three bodies.
  • The International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) is an organization with a mission to assist and support law enforcement agencies and homicide investigators, with 1600 members representing 16 countries around the world.

Statistics:

  • 18 militants from the Guadalcanal Liberation Front (GLF) were arrested as a result of the investigation.
  • 3 bodies were exhumed and subjected to forensic examination during the investigation.
  • The investigation lasted for approximately 4 months, from June 2003 to October 2003.
  • The International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) has 1600 members representing 16 countries around the world.

Sources:

  • "Royal Solomon Islands Police Honoured with Award", Pacnews, 19 December 2005
  • Solomon Star report, date not specified