Community policing through music

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Kiuva villagers enjoying the entertainment by the Fiji Police Band during the Eastern Division Community Policing through Music initiative yesterday. Picture: SUPPLIED

THE Fiji Police Force Band with members of the Community Policing Unit is spreading a little festive cheer with the aim of using music to create awareness about safety.

Director Community Policing Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Waqa Cavuilati, in a statement, said the initiative was in two folds as it was an opportunity to acknowledge the support of the community, and create awareness on issues of concern that are often reported during the festive season.

“Music has a unique way of bringing people together and wherever there’s music and entertainment you’re sure to draw a crowd of both young and old giving us the perfect opportunity to talk about issues concerning their safety as we are now into the busy festive season,” he said.

“We are in the Eastern Division this week and will be moving to the other Divisions over the coming weeks as a show of our appreciation for the support shown towards policing throughout the year.”

SSP Cavuilati said one of their targeted groups would also be youth and the safety of children.

“When our children and youths are left unsupervised they are prone to becoming victims of crime, because as adults we are often pre-occupied with the many social events happening around this time of year,” he added.

“The purpose of this two-pronged visit is mainly to serve as a reminder that while enjoying the Festive season, everyone should still be mindful of their safety as it starts with every individual and that as parents and guardians we should not take our eyes off our children and the people they are spending their time with.”

The Fiji Police Band will be in the Eastern Division this week.

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