Tonga Police supporting Youth Week Featured
16 August, 2019. An Open Day for Youth was held at the Digicel Square on Wednesday 14 August 2019, coordinated by the Tonga National Youth Congress, the Ministry of Internal Affair’s Youth Division and the Tonga Police Community Assurance Group as part of the celebration of the Tonga National Youth Week.
The International Youth Day Theme for this year is Transforming Education and it is in line with the priorities of the Police Commissioner that Tonga Police refocus on a Community Policing approach and strengthen its community links through young people working with young people, the Churches, schools, NGO’s and the community.
Tonga Police recognises the importance of addressing concerns and issues relating to young people but especially the challenges around Illicit Drugs.
The Tonga Police Community Assurance Group is responsible for this Outreach program.
“We must reach out and educate our young people before they come into contact with drugs, and the harm and negative effects it will have on their future,” says Sergeant Penisimani Sili, head of the Tonga Police Community Assurance Group.
In addition to working with Youth, the Police Community Assurance Group has strengthened the relationship with the Community Patrol Volunteers through refresher training, resourcing and joint operational activities.
The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit, Professional Standards Unit, Detector Dog Unit and the Tonga Police Band put together a Police display during the Open Day.
