Twenty- two police officers from the Public Safety Section in Simbu province are currently undergoing a two-week General Duty Refresher Course, aimed at strengthening operational capabilities, discipline and service delivery within the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC).

The training commenced on Monday, June 1st, at the Provincial Training Cell at Kundiawa Police Headquarters and is expected to conclude on Friday, June 12th.

The program is being conducted under the RPNGC Public Safety Training framework and was formerly known as the General Duty Refresher Training.

According to Simbu Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Detective Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang, the course is a mandatory training requirement within the Constabulary and is being reintroduced after not being conducted for more than four decades.

He said the training is designed to reinforce core policing principles, strengthen operational skills, and ensure officers remain aligned with current policing practices and community expectations.

“This training will benefit the members in the province by enhancing the knowledge, skills and the ability to respond effectively, ethically and confidently in doing their policing duties,” PPC Rubiang said.

He said the training is not only a refresher course but also an important investment in building the capacity of frontline police officers.

“After this training we expect our members to apply the knowledge and the skills gained through this training with professionalism when delivering policing services to members of the public across provinces, regions and the country,” he said.

PPC Rubiang said the Provincial Command intends to continue the training program until all frontline Public Safety officers in Simbu province have completed the course, subject to the availability of funding.

The training forms part of ongoing efforts by the Constabulary to improve policing standards, professionalism, and operational readiness among officers serving communities throughout the country.