The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) has declared its strongest commitment yet to driving national digital transformation, with Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration) Dr Philip Mitna telling the 8th Business Council of PNG Future’s Forum that “security is everyone’s business — and if we want a stronger digital future, we must secure it together.”
Representing Police Commissioner David Manning, Dr Mitna said the Constabulary is no longer just adapting to technology — it is actively reshaping policing to meet the demands of a rapidly digitising nation. He highlighted that modern policing now depends on reliable digital systems, strong cyber defences, and deep collaboration with the private sector.
Dr Mitna outlined major milestones already achieved, including the launch of the RPNGC website, the 112 National Call Centre, expanded online services, and the establishment of a Cybercrime Investigation Unit supported by strengthened digital forensics.
He emphasised that emerging technologies bring enormous opportunity but also unprecedented risk. Private sector organisations, he warned, hold vast volumes of personal and financial data that, if compromised, can fuel fraud, identity theft, and organised crime. “Safeguarding that data is not optional; it is fundamental to maintaining public trust, legal compliance, and economic stability,” he said.
Calling for stronger partnerships, Dr Mitna urged businesses to invest in cyberresilience, rapid incident response, and responsible data stewardship. He reaffirmed that the RPNGC’s digital transformation strategy aligns with global best practice and is building a modern, technologydriven police force capable of protecting PNG in both the physical and digital worlds.
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