Patrol Division often operates with just four officers per shift while vacancies, retirements and recruitment challenges strain police services. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 4, 2026) — The Bureau of Public Safety is facing a significant manpower shortage across its divisions, with officials warning that limited staffing is affecting daily police operations and efforts […]
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Palau to Conduct Mass Rescue and Full-Scale Emergency Drill at International Airport Wednesday
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Mar. 9, 2026)—Emergency responders will conduct a mass rescue and full-scale airport emergency exercise on Wednesday morning at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, with officials urging motorists and the public to remain aware and cooperate with safety instructions during the drill. The Palau Bureau of Public Safety announced that the training […]
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Series of Crashes Raises Road Safety Concerns Across Palau
By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau (Feb. 10, 2026) — A series of serious motor vehicle accidents over the past week has raised renewed concerns about road safety, particularly during peak traffic hours, as authorities urge drivers to follow traffic laws and remain vigilant. Car burst into flames after crashing into another vehicle in the early […]