Female new recruits pose for a photo with Ms. Ruth Liloqula (center) during the graduation ceremony
RUTH Liloqula, executive officer of Transparency Solomon Islands and the patron of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), made a powerful statement to the newly passed-out police recruits at Rove police headquarters in Honiara on 11 July 2025, emphasizing that being a police officer is a lifetime commitment.
In her speech during the graduation ceremony, she said today’s graduation is not only a symbol but also marks the beginning of your duty as police officers to achieve excellence every day. Joining the police is a lifetime commitment.
Ms. Liloqula said apply the information, knowledge, skills, and talents you have been given for the common good with dignity, respect, responsibility, integrity, and pride. As you go out into the field, continue to learn under the supervision of your field officers.
Liloqula said, “Use the knowledge, skills, and talents you learn to engage with citizens and the community meaningfully and respectfully in the performance of your duties and responsibilities.”
She said the responsibilities of keeping law and public order require you to work collaboratively with people, communities, and multi-stakeholder groups. What you learn in your training, and good common sense, I am sure, will help you to navigate the landscape of enforcing the law and maintaining public order.
The patron of the new recruit course 2/2024 said, “The transformative journey you have taken in this training, I know, has prepared you for the challenges that come with law enforcement.
“As you graduate, do not forget the importance of integrity, honesty, impartiality, fairness, respect for human rights, transparency, and accountability in the performance of your roles and responsibilities. These are values and ethics that should guide you and build confidence within the RSIPF and with the public as you enforce the law,” Liloqula said.
The pass-out recruit patron said it’s a commitment to serve and protect communities, uphold the law, and face unique challenges daily. This is the crucial first step in this career path that you have chosen. I hope that you have asked as many questions as you can of your trainers. Out there in the field you will have to make split-second decisions that may have life-changing consequences for yourself and citizens.
“I know that the training program has been a rewarding experience for each of you and has transformed you from civilians into law enforcement professionals. Let the skills and knowledge gained during your training be the foundation of a career for each of you dedicated to public service and community safety,” said Liloqula.
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