BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) says it always upholds its core values when making decisions on allegations against its officers.
RSIPF was responding to allegations that police officers providing security at the Gold Ridge mining site were alleged to be involved in stealing gold ore.
A few officers are accused of collecting high-grade mineral soil in bags of rice and later panning the soil for gold and selling it for personal gain after their shifts.
In a response issued to Island Sun on Tuesday this week, the RSIPF Media Unit said that the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is a neutral, transparent, and disciplined organisation that always upholds its core values to keep its integrity when making decisions on such allegations.
“This commitment to integrity ensures that the RSIPF maintains community trust and confidence. By prioritising accountability and fairness, the organisation aims to foster a safer environment for our people through its services,” the RSIPF Media Unit said.
The RSIPF Media also called on landowners who come across the unlawful action from its officers to reach out to the Police and report such behaviour to the Police.
“To address the concerns of Land Owners (LOs), the RSIPF is urging these individuals to come forward and report the issue to the Professional Standards Internal Investigation (PSII) Department of the RSIPF.”
The RSIPF Media further said that this proactive approach not only empowers landowners but also reinforces the RSIPF’s dedication to transparency and fairness in dealing with such allegations.
Following the allegation few of the officers were suspended following a collaborative investigation involving NCID officers and personnel on the ground, adding that the matter was treated with urgency due to its seriousness.
A senior source within the RSIPF National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) confirmed this to this paper on Tuesday this week.