The joint parade of disciplinary forces in Port Moresby at the weekend. Video: EMTV News
By Theckla Gunga in Port Moresby
A joint parade between members of Papua New Guinea’s three disciplinary forces has been conducted in Port Moresby to mark the launch of the election operation.
The launch at the weekend signified the commencement of the Joint Operations in the National Capital District and Central Divisional Command. At least 10 companies were part of the parade. It was a short parade from the back of the Boroko Police Station to the front car park.
The parade was led by members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, followed by the Defence Force and Correctional Services.
Once the parade took their position, Deputy Police Commissioner in charge of operations Jim Andrews was invited by Head of the Command Sylvester Kalaut to review the parade.
Commissioner Andrews encouraged the members of the disciplinary forces to assist the Electoral Commission over security for the voters, candidates and election officials.
Although the 2017 National Election is conducted by the Electoral Commission, members of the three disciplinary forces have been engaged to ensure the elections are securely and safely conducted.
These officers will be providing security during the polling and counting periods, and in the remaining two weeks of campaign.
NCD and Central is the last command to launch its Natel Operation.
Similar operations were launched in the other divisional commands such as New Guinea Islands and Highlands divisional commands.
NCD and Central will go to the polls on June 27.
