Police warn parents and guardians in regards to safety of children

The Fiji Police Force is warning parents and guardians that they will pursue negligence charges against those found failing their duty to keep their children safe, resulting in injury or loss of life during this adverse weather we are experiencing.

This is after Police received reports of children found swimming in rivers despite advisories issued throughout the day.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Livai Driu says their officers have been moving around, transporting students wherever they can, as they want children to reach home safely.

He says the exercise will be a futile one if children are not monitored and end up in potentially dangerous situations, such as swimming in rivers.

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The Chief Operations Officer is calling on parents and guardians to do the right thing for their children and keep them at home.

They are urging Fijians to follow advisories issued by the Fiji NDMO and Fiji Meteorological Service.

If you need assistance, you can contact their Divisional Command Centres.

1) National Police Command Control Centre - 9905 296

2) Western Command Centre - 9905 457

3) Northern Command Centre - 9905 722

4) Southern Command Centre - 9905 529

5) Eastern Command Centre - 9905 563

6) Central Command Centre - 893 2875