The Solomon Islands Police Commissioner says police are remaining vigilant in the lead up to the country's election in November.
Frank Prendergast, who is an Australian and in his second month in the position, says Solomons' police have been planning for the election for some time.
He is currently in Auckland attending the 43rd Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference.
He says contrary to local reports, the police are not concerned about any particular group that might be intending to disrupt the election, but police remain vigilant.
Photo: RNZI Koroi Hawkins
"Clearly the history of election in the Solomon Islands in recent times shows that we can't be complacent but we believe we're as well prepared as we can be and while there may be issues we'll be prepared to deal with those issues. If there is information about people who have intentions around the election we'd be very pleased to hear that and I'd urge anyone who's got that information to come forward."
The Solomon Islands Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast.
