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Bomana National Centre of Excellence - NCoE

The Bomana National Centre of Excellence, previously recognized as the Bomana Police College, stands as a distinguished institution with a singular dedication to shaping the futures of aspiring Papua New Guinean recruits and cadets. Its primary mission is to mold these individuals into capable officers for the esteemed Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). This center serves as the initial stepping stone for those embarking on a journey toward a fulfilling career in law enforcement.

At the heart of the Bomana National Centre of Excellence is a commitment to excellence and an unwavering dedication to community service. Aspiring officers undergo rigorous training, honing their skills and instilling in them the values necessary to uphold justice and maintain the safety and security of the community they serve. This institution, with its transformation into the Bomana National Centre of Excellence, signifies a higher standard in training and development,

fostering individuals who are not only adept in the technical aspects of law enforcement but also deeply committed to the principles of integrity, professionalism, and public service. The journey at Bomana represents more than just an educational experience; it marks the commencement of a lifelong commitment to safeguarding the well-being of the people and upholding the principles of justice within Papua New Guinea.

Recruit's Training 9 months, and further 18 months in the field, 27 months total.

Cadet Officer's Training 3 Years.

1. Remembrance-Park within Bomana Police National Center of Excellence-NCoE.

2. Night-Drone aerial view of admin block, Roundabout- flag pole, Drill-shed 1-4 above NCoE.

3. Sunset drone shot of Roundabout-Flagpole at the Bomana Police Training NCoE.

4. Night Drone aerial view of New Recruit Training Classroom with NCoE.

(Photo:1-4)Drone-footage courtesy of W. Kolopen.

The Royal PNG Constabulary’s training college at Bomana in National Capital District has changed it’s name to Centre of Excellence in 2017 to reform its training programs to higher standards.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Training), Mr John Kolopen has stated that over the years the minimum requirement for police recruit was Grade 10 high school certificate, which has led to gradual drop in policing, conduct of policemen and decline in public confidence in the police force. In 2016 the government approved the proposed structure for the centre and in 2017 the name was changed and up to 439 positions were made available to be funded by the government within the college.

“We are building the capacity of learning and trying to build diploma and degree courses, It will be a long way but we have to start somewhere to get the standard lifted a bit higher”

New recruits will be taken in and this time only Grade 12 School Leavers with higher marks in distinction and credits will be eligible to apply for constabulary training.

Police Recruits Undergo 18 Months of Training
After these recruits have undergone nine months of training and have graduated will now need to complete an 18 months extensive training to be certified as police officers. They will do this through a competency acquisition program (CAP). After the CAP program they will pass out as constables. When recruits pass out of the Centre of Excellence, they will continue studying through this “on the job” program for the 18 months as probationary constables (PC Constables). Once they complete the CAP program and pass the exams, they can be confirmed as proper constables in the constabulary.

Diploma and Degree Courses for Members of Police Force
Police force members in the country will be offered Diploma and Degree courses at the Police training college. This will be implemented through memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Pacific Institute of Leadership and Governance (PILAG) and Royal PNG Constabulary. The agreement will enable them to teach diploma and degree courses for prosecution and investigations with the support by the Australian Federal Police. It will be a refresher pathway for members of the police force who can improve and be good prosecutors and investigators in cases they handle.
The Diploma course will take two years and has started in 2022.

Police Centre of Excellence Training Structure for Recruits.

The nine months of training for new Recruits will be in three (3) stages as follows. Each stage will take two months of training respectively with practical routines and exams after each phase. After 9 months of training Recruits pass out as (PC) Probational Constables and are posted to Police Stations around the country to complete their CAP training. During their initial 9 months training at Bomana, they undergo these areas of training; 1.Community Policing, 2.Prosecution and 3.Investigation.

Community Policing

Public Safety
Duty Counter
Cell Blocks
Community setup etc

Prosecution

Case laws
Legislation laws
Court processes etc

Investigation

Practical cases, common and ongoing issues such as cybercrime , PNG Forestry Authority and National Fisheries Authority related cases.
Engaging trainers to see how investigation courses work.