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8 Functions of Tonga Police
(1) Tonga Police shall have the following functions —
(a) to maintain law and order;
(b) to preserve the peace;
(c) to protect life and property;
(d) to prevent and detect crime;
(e) to provide community support and reassurance;
(f) to uphold the laws of Tonga;
(g) to undertake the service and execution of court processes;
(h) to carry out land and marine search and rescue operations; and
(i) any other function conferred by this Act or another enactment.
(2) Nothing in this Act reduces the responsibility of the members of the
community for —
(a) the preservation of peace and good order; and
(b) the prevention and detection of breaches of the law.
9 Guiding principles for performance of functions
(1) Tonga Police shall perform its functions in a professional manner and with
integrity and respect for the law and human rights.
(2) Tonga Police shall work together with the community to the extent that is
compatible with the efficient and proper performance of the functions of
Tonga Police.
(3) Tonga Police shall, if requested to do so and to the extent that is compatible
with the efficient and proper performance of the functions of Tonga Police,
assist other government agencies to uphold and enforce the laws of the
Kingdom.
(4) In performing its functions, Tonga Police shall, to the extent reasonably
practicable and appropriate, adopt a community policing approach by
responding to problems at a local village level and using district and national
support only when required.
Sample Solution
Interviewer: Welcome to the Tonga Police College. I’m pleased you’ve decided to apply for a position here. Could you tell me a bit about yourself and why you’re interested in joining the Tongan police force?
Applicant: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be considered for a role at the Tonga Police College. My name is [Name] and I have been passionate about law enforcement since I was a child. I believe that it’s an honorable profession that helps maintain justice, peace and order in society, so this is something that appeals to me personally as well as professionally.
Interviewer: Wonderful! It sounds like you have great enthusiasm towards this field. Could you explain your understanding of the 8 functions of Tonga Police?
Applicant: Certainly. The 8 functions are to maintain law and order; preserve peace; protect life and property; prevent and detect crimes; provide community support and reassurance; uphold laws of Tonga; undertake service & execution of court processes; carry out land & marine search & rescue operations, plus any other function conferred by this Act or another enactment.
Interviewer: That’s excellent – thank you for your comprehensive answer! What makes you think that these functions would suit your particular set of skills?
Applicant: As someone who has already worked in several related roles before, I am confident that my knowledge of these 8 functions will help me excel in this position with the Tonga Police College. This includes my experience with maintaining law and order, preserving peace, protecting life/property from crimes/hazards, providing various forms of support services such as helping victims affected by crime, executing court proceedings correctly according to all legal protocols including upholding all necessary laws, carrying out search-and-rescue operations if needed in perilous environments on land or sea, etcetera.
