Lack Of Female Officers
The committee recommended that FPF continues to provide women officers necessary training opportunities to advance their career in the force.
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | 04:32
There are not enough senior positions in the Fiji Police Force (FPF) held by women.
This was noted by the previous Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence which started deliberations on May 23, 2022.
The members of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence included chairperson Viliame Naupoto, deputy chairperson Lenora Qereqeretabua, Jovesa Vocea, Isikeli Tuiwailevu, and former Commissioner of Police Ioane Naivalurua.
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The finding is for FPF in the fiscal year August 2018 to July 2019 in tandem with its operations and administration.
The report was tabled in parliament last Friday.
Recommendation
The committee recommended that FPF continues to provide women officers necessary training opportunities to advance their career in the force.
Training may include leadership, mental health, and stress as identified by the FPF Women’s Network.
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