Commissioner James Sale
Appointed 2024. Career officer with 28 years' service, formerly Deputy Commissioner (Operations).
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has protected our people since 1893 — through colonial administration, independence, the tensions of the early 2000s, and into a modern, community-focused era. We are sworn to act with integrity, fairness, and respect for every person we serve.
The RSIPF is the national policing service of the Solomon Islands. Around 1,800 sworn officers and civilian staff serve from the headquarters at Rove, and through provincial commands, urban stations, and community police posts in remote islands.
We are organised under the Police Act and answer to the Commissioner of Police, who is appointed by His Majesty's Governor-General on advice of the Prime Minister. Officers swear an oath to serve the people of Solomon Islands without fear, favour, or ill-will.
Our three-year plan focuses on four priorities, agreed with the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services and shared publicly:
The Professional Standards Unit investigates complaints against officers and reports independently to the Commissioner. If you believe an officer has acted improperly, you can report it at any station, by phone on 21000, or in writing to the Professional Standards Unit, PO Box 6, Honiara.
Recited at every passing-out parade
"I will serve the people of Solomon Islands with integrity, fairness, and courage. I will protect life and property, uphold the law without favour, and act always within the trust placed in me."
The Commissioner of Police is supported by two Deputy Commissioners and a small executive team based at Rove.
Appointed 2024. Career officer with 28 years' service, formerly Deputy Commissioner (Operations).
Oversees frontline operations, traffic, and provincial command across all nine provinces.
Responsible for criminal investigations, intelligence, and the Police Response Team.
Annual reports, strategic plans, and policy documents — all publicly available for download.
Formal agreements with domestic agencies, regional bodies, and international partners — reviewed annually. Full text available on request.