The one-month city warden initiative that was launched by National Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop in response to safety concerns in Port Moresby city has seen positive developments so far. The initiative implemented is in partnership with Road Traffic Authority (RTA), NCD Police and city security firms. The city warden's initiative seeks to foster a secure urban environment at enhancing public safety to critical transit points throughout the city. There are total of 150 wardens deployed across 2 key locations which are Gordons and Boroko currently. Governor Parkop's message to the people in the city is to turn it around and give security, safety and confidence back to the rest of the city. Mr. Parkop said that this initiative is a trial period to assure city residents that NCDC is doing something to ensure public safety prevails. “We mean business, we are serious,” said Mr. Parkop. Parkop further emphasized that they are not here to replace regular police and RTA but to support and provide a secure and safe environment for people to move about without fear inside the city. “They are to provide support to regular police and to RTA and they are there to ensure that when our people turn up at the bus stops, markets and shopping malls, have the highest of support and security to make sure your security, especially physical security is assured and guaranteed,” said Parkop. Praises and feedback of their performance by the people in the city, highlighted their role in promoting safety, security and wellbeing within the city's allocated area.