The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) launched its 10-year Strategic Direction 2026-2036 on Monday 29 December 2025 at Rove police headquarters.
The supervising Minister of Police and substantive Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs Clezy Rore, Senior RSIPF Executive, Provincial Police Commanders, and Departmental Directors were also present to witness the launching.
Minister Rore in his remarks said, “Today marks a very important milestone for policing, national security, and governance of Solomon Islands (SI). This Strategic Plan sets a clear, ambitious direction for the RSIPF over the next ten years.
“It is not simply a policy document; it is a statement of intent, a road map for transformation, and a commitment to the people of SI that their police force will continue to evolve, modernize, and serve with professionalism, integrity, and discipline.”
Minister Rore explained this plan is firmly grounded in the country’s national policy architecture.
“It stems directly from the National Development Strategy, particularly Goal 5, which speaks to good governance and effective institutions and the rule of law.”
Minister Rore said it is aligned with the National Security Strategy 2025-2028 and the GNUT Policy Framework, and it has complemented the Cabinet-approved RISPF expansion development program.
“Together these frameworks provide coherence and direction to government investments and safety, security, and justice.
RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau, in his brief remarks during the official launching, said, “This strategic direction is more than a document. It is the compass that guides RSIPF. It tells the RSIPF, our communities, and our partners where we are heading, why we are heading there, and how we will get there. Without it, we risk drifting. With it, we stand united, focused, and prepared.
“I have seen firsthand the challenges our officers face every day, whether it is responding to reports, tackling transnational crime, or standing firm in times of trials.
“I have also seen the courage, the resilience, and the dedication of our men and women in uniform.
“This plan is built on their experiences, their voice, and their commitment to serve, said Commissioner Mangau.
He said the core function of policing has always been clear: to provide safety and security for our community and to maintain law and order in our nation. But challenges we face today are more complex.
“The world around us is changing rapidly. Crime is no longer confined within borders. Climate change is reshaping our environment. Technology is creating new opportunities but also new security risks.”
The police chief said a five-year plan is no longer sufficient. “We need a longer projected outlook, a ten-year plan that allows us to anticipate challenges, adapt to change, and strengthen resilience for the future.
“The Strategic Direction gives us stability. It ensures continuity and reforms, and it allows RSIPF to align our core function and priorities with national priorities and regional commitments, including the Boe Declaration and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific continent.
“This 10-year plan ensures that the RSIPF remains responsive to immediate needs and also prepared to safeguard the Solomon Islands for the decade ahead.
“Our vision is clear: to be a leading professional and accountable police organization in the Solomon Islands and in the Pacific.
“Our mission is to uphold the rule of law and ensure public safety through community-oriented, intelligence-led policing,” he said.
This plan is built on five pillars:
1. Safe and resilient communities—because prevention is better than cure.
2. Trusted and Inclusive Policing—because legitimacy comes from respect and fairness
3. A Skilled and Supportive Workforce—because our officers are our greatest asset
4. Modern and integrated policing—because we must be equipped for today and tomorrow
5. Sovereignty, Security, and Environmental Protection—because our nation’s safety and resources must be safeguarded.
Each pillar reflects RSIPF commitment to community needs and national security.
“But let me be clear: this plan will not succeed through words alone. It requires leadership, dedication, cooperation, and partnership. It requires all RSIPF officers to live by our values—accountability, discipline, fairness, integrity, respect, and trust,” Commissioner Mangau said.
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