A new format called “Fortnightly Performance Assessment” (FPA) has been introduced in the Border Command to evaluate the daily performances and conduct of police officers. Assistant Commissioner Border Command, Perou N’Dranou, stated that this approach aims to ensure the foundational aspects of policing are addressed, allowing for better assessment of what officers are doing, when they report to work, and their expectations in their operational areas. Previously implemented in the New Guinea Islands (NGI), Mr. N’Dranou found the approach effective and is now applying it within the Border Command. During his first official parade in the North Fly Police Command in Kiunga on Tuesday, October 1st, he urged officers to begin self-assessments as a means of improving policing services. He emphasized that failure to attend work would be recorded in their assessments. “If you continue to absent from work and your Provincial Police Commander (PPC) or Police Station Commander (PSC) does not deal with you, I will deal with them,” he asserted, highlighting the responsibility of command officers to address issues of attendance and performance. N’Dranou stressed the importance of accountability, stating, “There is no longer free ride, and this is very important.” He expects every police officer in the Border Command to contribute meaningfully each day. “If you failed to submit your performance appraisal, all the good work you do is not recognized,” he added, underscoring the need for accurate and timely reporting of each officer's efforts. He also mentioned that if PPCs do not conduct assessments of their officers, they, too, will be held accountable. “The PPCs are required to submit performance assessments of individual police officers so their efforts are not wasted,” he explained. This assessment system will also influence promotions within the force, he further explained. “The assessment is good for promotions as well. When promotion comes out the promotion board looks at your assessments to assess your performance,” he noted, urging officers to remain diligent in their duties to qualify for advancement. “Your elevation and training is based on what you do daily,” ACP N’Dranou reiterated, insisting that the time for complacency has ended. He warned that police officers who fail to assist the public when needed will be held responsible. “If a public comes to the police station, and they fail to assist them then the police officers are failing that responsibility, so they would be dealt with,” he stated. When concluding the parade visit, ACP N’Dranou reminded the officers of their critical role: “The police officers were given the responsibility to perform and to serve the people of this nation.” He assured them that both the police executive management and the government are committed to ensuring that police services effectively deliver to the community.