Solomon Islands Position

New Zealander Peter Marshall has been sworn in as the Acting Police Commissioner for the Solomon Islands. Marshall has over 35 years experience across all areas of policing and since 27 has held the role of Deputy Commissioner of Operations with the Solomon Islands. Marshall was integral in leading the police response to the tsunami and more recently during Operation Parliament. Speaking after the swearing in ceremony, Marshall was enthusiastic about his latest role. “I am very grateful to be the new Acting Commissioner. I will be leading the Police and progressing matters in a timely manner,” he said. Marshall has the rank of Assistant Commissioner in the NZ Police and is on secondment to the Royal Solomon Islands Police as part of a bilateral arrangement between the two countries.