Two officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) arrived in the United Kingdom on Friday, 25 September 2026, to take part in the International Leadership Programme (ILP). The ILP is a key leadership initiative run by the UK College of Policing.
Aipo Kabwere, RSIPF Director of Close Personal Protection, and Wilken Miriki, Provincial Police Commander Supervising for Western Province, are participating in the month-long programme. This initiative is part of the UK-supported Pacific Policing Leadership Programme (PPLP), which aims to enhance policing across the Pacific by developing ethical and effective police leaders.
The Solomon Islands is a primary beneficiary of the programme. Including these two participants, eight RSIPF officers have now taken part in the ILP. The PPLP also includes training for emerging leaders and planned mid-level leadership development courses in Honiara later this year, and has reached nearly 400 police officers across the Pacific region since its start.
Deputy British High Commissioner, Cameron Millar, stated that the UK is committed to partnering with Pacific Islands police forces to strengthen policing by supporting the development of future leaders. He added that the ILP offers senior police officers a unique chance to build leadership capabilities while exploring principles such as legitimacy, consent, ethics, and human rights.