The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) reported that crime rate in Palau in the first half of 2019 is down by 14 percent when compared to the same period last year. The BPS statistics showed that there are a total of 736 crimes recorded from January to June this year with Crimes Against Public Places […]
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Palau, Taiwan forces to secure President Tsai in upcoming visit
Palau’s local police and Taiwan’s presidential security officers are going to join forces for the upcoming state visit to Palau of Republic of China – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen slated March 21-23. Justice Minister and Vice President Raynold Oilouch said in an interview that the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) is taking the security of […]
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Man allegedly brings pistol in school to threaten student
A man is facing charges before the court for allegedly bringing an airgun pistol to a school to threaten a student on February 12 at around 3pm. The suspect, identified as Morgan Mira, is facing charges for Terroristic Threatening in the first degree, Reckless Endangerment in the second degree, and Disorderly Conduct. According to the […]
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Cop in leaked files faces 45-day suspension without pay
The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) imposed a penalty of 45-day suspension without pay against a police officer who was found responsible for the leaked police files that were being shared via online private messaging. Police Officer Josh Ngiraswei, a young police officer that had just been sworn in office last year, will be suspended […]