Fiji, Oct. 16 -- Pacific police chiefs have endorsed the constitution of the Pacific Community of Policing (PACPOL), establishing a new framework for regional policing cooperation.

The endorsement brings the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) and the Pacific Policing Initiative under one umbrella, aimed at strengthening leadership, coordination, policing capabilities and cooperation across the region.

PACPOL marks the next phase of more than 56 years of regional policing collaboration, with the focus now shifting to implementation and the establishment of its structures and operational foundations.

Commissioner David Manning of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary was elected inaugural PACPOL Chair, while Commissioner Matatia M...