Twenty-four police officers from the Northern Command provinces of Morobe, Madang, Eastern Highlands and the Lae Metropolitan Command, have graduated after successfully completing an Intelligence Training Program in Lae, Morobe Province.

The officers received their certificates on Friday, May 29, after completing an intensive four-day practical workshop aimed at strengthening intelligence capabilities within the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.

The training was delivered with support from the Australian Federal Police and the PNG-Australia Policing Partnership, which continue to assist with capacity building and professional development within the country's policing sector.

Morobe Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Samson Siguyaru, officially closed the program and congratulated the officers on successfully completing the training.

He commended participants for their commitment, discipline, and active participation throughout the workshop and encouraged them to apply the skills and knowledge gained in their respective commands and police operations.

He said the training equipped officers with practical skills in intelligence processes, intelligence-led policing methodologies, intelligence report writing, fact checking, open-source assessments, and intelligence analysis.

“Participants were also introduced to the intelligence cycle, the differences between strategic, tactical and operational intelligence, as well as practical techniques in information collection, reporting and developing intelligence products, including criminal profiles,” said PPC Siguyaru.

He also stated that the workshop focused heavily on practical learning through scenarios, case studies, and group exercises to ensure officers can apply intelligence-led policing strategies to real-world policing situations.

In addition, the intelligence remains a critical component of modern policing and enabling law enforcement agencies to make informed operational and strategic decisions, prevent crime, identify criminal networks, assess risks, and respond effectively to emerging security threats.

Commander Siguyaru said the officers are expected to apply the knowledge and skills gained from the training to support police operations across the country, particularly in preparation for National General Election (NATEL) 2027 security operations.

He added that the ongoing partnership between the Australian Federal Police, PNG-Australia Policing Partnership, and the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary continues to strengthen policing capabilities, promote professionalism and enhance community safety and national security throughout the country.