What Royal Solomon Islands Police Force does

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is the statutory national law enforcement agency of the Solomon Islands, exercising policing authority across all ten provinces of the country and serving the entire resident population. The force maintains specialized divisions covering general policing, criminal investigations, fraud, narcotics and drug testing, maritime policing, K9 operations, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), the latter being particularly important given the Solomon Islands' post-conflict residual ordnance burden managed in partnership with the HALO Trust.

RSIPF operates under a command structure led by Commissioner Ian Vaevaso Payne and is governed by a long-term modernization roadmap, the RSIPF Strategic Directions 2026-2036, which is driving recent investments in capacity, training, and geographic coverage. Recent operational milestones include the swearing-in of 105 new recruits, the first-ever police deployment to North New Georgia Province, modernization of the Operational Safety Training (OST) program, and roll-out of a formal Drug Testing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The force is also piloting AI-enabled anti-fraud training delivered with the China Police Law Enforcement (CPLT), covering video, audio, and text fraud modalities, alongside continued engagement with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), New Zealand Police, the Australian Defence Force (ADF), and academic partner the Solomon Islands National University (SINU).

As a sovereign agency, RSIPF is funded primarily through the Solomon Islands national budget with supplementary capability support from international partners. Its "business model" is therefore a public-service mandate rather than a commercial revenue engine, with no pricing, go-to-market, or customer-acquisition mechanics in the conventional sense. The organization's strategic trajectory is shaped by external donor and partner priorities, including Australia-China geopolitical competition in the Pacific, which materially influences its training, equipment, and capability uplift programs.

Name

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force

Legal name

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force

Website

https://rsipf.gov.sb

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is the statutory national law enforcement agency of the Solomon Islands, delivering policing, investigations, EOD, maritime, fraud, and counter-narcotics services across all ten provinces and serving the country's entire population under Commissioner Ian Vaevaso Payne.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Public Safety & Emergency Management (Police, Fire, EMS Oversight) (BPAIABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Operations & Counterterrorism (BPAIAHAH), Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Public safety services
• Explosive ordnance disposal
• Community policing programs
• Domestic violence response

Headquarters

HQ city

Honiara

HQ country

Solomon Islands

HQ region

Oceania

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: RSIPF is a government agency funded through national budget allocations from the Solomon Islands Government. Operations are supported by international aid and partnership programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RSIPF is the national police force of Solomon Islands, providing law enforcement, crime prevention, public safety and emergency response services to the population across all 10 provinces. Its core offering is delivered through provincial police stations, the Police Response Department (PRD) for tactical operations, Crime Prevention Committees for community policing, and the Seif Ples crisis centre for gender-based violence response. Specialized services include Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) for WWII unexploded ordnance, Drug Testing SOPs, Cybercrime Investigation, Drone Support Unit operations, and Maritime Patrols.

Product overview

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force provides comprehensive law enforcement and public safety services across the Solomon Islands through multiple specialized departments and programs. The core offerings include traditional policing (Crime Prevention Committees, traffic enforcement, community engagement), specialized services (Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Cybercrime Investigation, Drone Support Unit, Maritime Patrol), and crisis response (Seif Ples GBV service, Drug Testing SOP). Key operational capabilities include the Police Response Department (PRD) for tactical operations, EOD services for WWII ordnance disposal, and modernized Operational Safety Training developed with AFP support. The force also operates Seif Ples, the nation's domestic violence emergency service, and has recently launched AI-enabled fraud detection training and drone capabilities through international partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seif Ples Domestic Violence Emergency Service Gender-Based Violence Crisis and Referral Centre providing first response service for victim-survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, with 24/7 toll-free hotline (132), in-person support at the Old Police Clinic in Honiara, and nationwide referral pathways.
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Response Services EOD Department response operations for unexploded ordnance (UXO), WWII explosive remnants, and bomb disposal across Solomon Islands provinces, with 24/7 hotline availability and ADF EOD advisor support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 265 explosive ordnance items safely recovered and secured
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, historical and supporting.

• Australian Federal Police (AFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFP provides advisory support through the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). AFP advisors work alongside RSIPF across multiple departments including NCID, International Affairs, National Traffic, and frontline operations. Partnership includes training exchanges, equipment provision, and operational support for major events like the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
• Australian Defence Force (ADF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADF provides embedded EOD advisor and funding assistance through the Defence Cooperation Program (DCP). Supports RSIPF Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations, armoury upgrades, and maritime capabilities including provision of patrol boats and ALB Striker fast craft.
• China Police Liaison Team (CPLT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPLT conducts AI anti-fraud training, drug crime investigation training, and digital awareness programs for RSIPF officers. Also delivers cultural exchange programs with SINU and cybersecurity education. Partnership includes joint community engagement activities and SI-China Police Cooperation Model Communities initiative.
• The HALO TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHALO Trust conducts UXO surveys and reports findings to RSIPF EOD Department for response. Partnership supports national coordination for unexploded ordnance management and community safety through timely information sharing.
• Regional Assistance Mission To Solomon Islands (RAMSI)historicalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAMSI provided security assistance to Solomon Islands following civil unrest. Historical partnership that contributed to peace and stability.
• Solomon Islands National University (SINU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSIPF and CPLT partner with SINU for Digital Awareness and Cultural Exchange Programs combining cybersecurity education, AI literacy, and cultural showcases. Programs delivered to faculty and students to build safer campus environments.
• New Zealand PolicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand Police conducted drone exchange program with RSIPF Drone Support Unit, strengthening aerial surveillance capabilities through training and knowledge sharing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rsipf_rbx
• Facebookfacebook.com/RSIPF

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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