17 September 2025, Apia Samoa Source: SPPCS. A Cybercrime Investigation Training is underway at the Samoa Police Academy at Tafaigata.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Papalii Efo Moalele delivered opening remarks to launch the training on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Prisons and Correction Serives, Afioga Auapaau Logoitino Filipo.
Two instructors from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) will be leading the training.
Papalii Efo acknowledged Muliagatele Enoka Feterika and Mohammed Chrara during the opening ceremony.
Papalii acknowledged the Samoa-Australian Police Partnership for their continued support and commitment in strengthening Samoa’s base of expertise in Cybercrime.
Papalii acknowledged the support of the Cyber Safety Pasifika (CSP) initiative for the opportunity to conduct this important training in Samoa.
“Cybercrime is no longer confined to financial fraud or hacking – it extends to threats against individuals, community and even national security,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
Papalii encouraged participants – that the skills they will gain over the course of this program will not only strengthen their investigative capacity; “but also enhance our nation’s resilience against cyber threats.”
Cyber Safety Pasifika (CSP) is a long standing forum of the Pacific Island Chiefs of Police (PICP), which is managed and delivered by the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
CSP was originally established in 2012, and since that time it has evolved and grown to incorporate the delivery of key cyber capability development activities in accordance with the strategic intent of the PICP.
Awareness and Education
The delivery of CSP Awareness and Education training and ‘Train the Trainer’ programs equips Pacific police attendees with the knowledge and skills to proactively deliver digital safety presentations to members of their own police services, as well as promote and share cyber safety messages with school groups, parents, teachers and the wider community.
Cybercrime Investigations Training
Delivery of contextualised, modularised and tiered cybercrime investigations training supports Pacific police to develop the knowledge and skills required to successfully respond to and investigate cybercrime and technology enabled crime. Cybercrime investigations training courses equip participants with the methods and techniques to conduct more effective online investigations.
Legislation and Policy Development Support
CSP works collaborative with the Pacific Island Law Officers Network (PILON) through the Australian Attorney General’s Department, and the Pacific Police Policy Network (3PN), to support cyber legislation and policies. In conjunction with delivery partners, CSP supports Pacific police partners to implement cyber legislation, utilise investigative powers, and develop policies for cyber capabilities
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