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Acting Director Tuiteleleapaga Peseta
F. Ioane, leads
the DPS parade during Flag Day 2001.
During the month of May, Acting Commissioner Tuiteleleapaga submitted to
the Office of the Governor a list of his short-term accomplishments since
being appointed to the position. Below is the letter in it's
entirety.
To: Governor's Office
From: Acting Commissioner
Subject: Short-Term Accomplishments at DPS
As requested by the Governor, I am listing the following
accomplishments achieved during the period from March 23-May 21, 2001
while I served as Acting Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety:
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I returned all of the two-way radios to the patrol
officers to be used in the field ensuring continuous communication
between them and the dispatcher. Angered by impolite language
directed at him by some officers, the former commissioner ordered that
all of the hand held two way radios be turned in to his office leaving
the officers without communication and at risk. My returning the
radios was out of concern for the safety of the officers in the event
that they need additional back up. The other reason is that the
dispatcher can directly communicate with the officers in case they are
needed.
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Authorized senior ranking police officers to teach the
airport security about our laws relevant to the performance of their
duties and the issuing of citations. At the end of the two week
training program, I deputized the ten security officers at the airport
giving them the legal authority to issue citations.
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Honored and recognized the outstanding performance by
three police officers in their prompt resolution of the Fa'asao-Marist
High School burglary. A letter of gratitude and plaques were
provided by the Most Reverend Bishop John Quinn Weitzel thanking the
officers for their work.
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Established a public outstanding work performance
program for DPS employees. The program is intended to boost
morale and the pride of the DPS employees by presenting a monthly
award to recognized their positive efforts.
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Reactivated the motorcycle squad to off set the
shortage of police vehicles and to increase patrolling and traffic
control efforts by the department.
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Took the lead in reviving territorial support for the
National Boating Safety Week. I requested and the Governor
issued a Proclamation for territorial observation of the National
Boating Safety Week. The purpose of our efforts is to increase
public awareness for boating safety so that both the fishermen and
recreation boaters comply with territorial boating laws thereby
reducing boating accidents and the loss of life.
I am thankful for the support and confidence that I've
gotten from all of the DPS sworn and civilian personnel. Without
there support, the many accomplishments listed above would not have been
possible.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions. We will continue to strive for the improvement of the
department in order to meet future challenges, maintain law and order and
provide public safety.
Finally, I sincerely want to thank the Governor for giving
me the opportunity to use my expertise, talents, and experience in the
area of public safety and to serve the people of Tutuila and Manu'a.
I ask for the good Lord's help as we continue to serve the public.
God Bless American Samoa.
Tuiteleleapaga P. Fue Ioane
Acting Commissioner
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