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Police reshuffle in Command Group

June 20, 2023 6:05 am

The Fiji Police Force has made a number of changes within its Command Group to ensure operational effectiveness.

This as Acting Commissioner Juki Fong Chew announced four new Divisional Police Commanders.

Senior Superintendent of Police Josua Vobo is the new Divisional Police Commander East, SSP Wate Vocevoce is the new Divisional Police Commander South, SP Kemueli Baledrokadroka is the new Divisional Police Commander North while SP Farasiko Matawalu is the new Divisional Police Commander Central.

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Chew says the former Divisional Police Commanders have been reassigned to the Special Projects Office, tasked with reviewing the Force Standing Order and Police Act.

Outgoing DPC North SSP Viliame Soko has been appointed Director of the Intelligence Bureau, Outgoing DPC Central SP Samisoni Naqica has been reassigned to Deputy DPC West, replacing SP Aisake Kafoa who now takes up the role of Deputy Commanding Officer Police Mobile Force.

SP Viliame Sovalevu is the new Director Internal Affairs while ASP Orisi Kunakata has been reassigned as Commanding Officer Headquarters.

The Acting Commissioner says the reshuffle was made for the best interest of the organization and to also provide the opportunity to expose young and upcoming officers.

He adds the changes augur well with the ongoing reform and restructure process and movement of ranks for female officers.

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