| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33765.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton, Velcro |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 2003-2005 |
| Conflict |
Solomon Islands (RAMSI), 2003-2013 |
Police Force brassard : Advisor Steven Collins, Participating Police Force, RAMSI
Description
Dark blue cotton brassard bearing the woven patch of the participating Police Force. The circular patch shows a dove across a blue, yellow and green background surrounded by yellow circle and the words 'PARTICIPATING POLICE FORCE HELPEM FREN' in blue. The brassard is secured to the sleeve by a slit in the top through which the shoulder strap is threaded, and is then secured around the arm by a Velcro strap at the bottom.
History / Summary
Worn by Steven Collins during his service with the Participating Police Force, part of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). Collins served as superintendent with the first deployment of personnel to the Solomon Islands in July 2003, and also later in 2005 as an advisor. Led by the Australian Federal Police, the Participating Police Force commenced Operation Helpem Fren in the Solomon Islands in 24 July 2003. Their role was to restore basic law, order and security to the Islands, remove illegally held weapons from the community and disarm and neutralise key militants.