Royal Papua and New Guinea Constabulary
Royal Papua and New Guinea Constabulary
1947-1954
Christopher Normoyle
1954 - 1964
Robert (Bob) Cole
1964-1969
Robert Cole’s appointment as Commissioner of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary was on the 8 December 1964 after the resignation of Christopher Normoyle on the 30th November 1964. This was a very popular appointment, during his time with the ANGAU during the Second World War and his well-known Praetorian Guard many of whom were members of the Royal Papuan Constabulary and New Guinea Police Force, later to become the Royal Papua & New Guinea Constabulary to which becomes their Commanding officer again. Many of the senior police had served with him during the New Guinea campaign. As Commissioner Cole introduced many changes including an extension of areas under police jurisdiction, creation of the Special Branch and revitalised the Royal Papua & New Guinea Constabulary giving direction and preparing the Constabulary for independence.Ray Whitrod
1969-1970
Norman Allan Mark Nicholls
1970-1974
After a 30 year career with the Australian Army Brigadier Nicholls became the Commissioner for Police for Papua New Guinea. 1973Brian Holloway
1974-1975
The last commissioner of the Royal Papuan New Guinea ConstabularyIndependence had begunPius Barbey Kerepia
02/02/1976 - 7/11/1977
The first commissioner after Independence Resigned 7/11/1977. Was appointed Secretary of the Department of Works and was Commissioner Corrective Services in 1986. He was murdered in Port Moresby in April 1990.7/11/1977 - 2/5/1979.