The New Guinea Islands (NGI) Police Command has officially welcomed a new leader. On Friday, August 9th, outgoing Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Perou N’Dranou handed over the reins to incoming ACP Naua Vanuawaru in a formal ceremony at the Islands Police regional headquarters in Ralum, Kokopo, East New Britain. ACP N’Dranou, who has already moved to his new post as ACP Border Command, expressed satisfaction with his tenure in the Islands Command. “I leave the New Guinea Islands Police Command, feeling satisfied,” he said during the handover ceremony. Reflecting on his time in the role, ACP N’Dranou acknowledged the support of the NGI leaders and police officers. “Without your support, we will not have fared well in the policing services to our people in the Islands region," he stated. He also extended his gratitude to all stakeholders for their unwavering assistance. During his tenure, which began in 2022, ACP N’Dranou implemented several key initiatives to improve police operations in the region. These include: - A reporting system for daily situational reports (SITREPS) and Major Incident Briefs (MIB). - Weekly briefings to assess police station commanders (PSCs) at all stations and sub-units. - A Performance Assessment system evaluating all members daily. - A De-Merit point system for the Deputy Divisional Commander and the four Provincial Police Commanders (PPCs). However, ACP N’Dranou admitted that there were still tasks left unfinished, which he hopes the new leadership will address. “What has not been achieved is of concern to the new team to make right or complete the tasks that I have started." He emphasized his role in supervising and developing his subordinates to succeed him. The incoming ACP, Naua Vanuawaru, praised ACP N’Dranou for his efforts in leading the Islands Divisional Command and acknowledged the challenges of the role. “The Island Command is among the challenging commands in the country, given the maritime setting of the provinces,” ACP Vanuwaru said. He assured that the work started by his predecessor would continue, especially with the support of the Australian Federal Police. The handover ceremony was attended by ENB Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Inspector Felix Nebanat, Chief Migration Officer John Nungu, and members of the Islands