Grant O'Fee, Tonga's new Police Commissioner [1]
Friday, May 11, 2012 - 12:13. Updated on Monday, September 9, 2013 - 18:40.
Grant O'Fee of the New Zealand Police will take up his post as Tonga's new Police Commissioner on July 2, according to the Minister of Police, Hon Sunia Fili.
He confirmed to Matangi Tonga this morning, that the King in Council officiated Grant O'Fee's appointment on May 4, but he will take up his post on July 2.
Superintendent Grant O'Fee was the head of security for the Rugby World Cup 2011, in New Zealand. He is expected to travel to Tonga next month on a short visit to familiarise himself.
"I am looking forward to working together with the new police commissioner, and to carry forward the Police Strategic Plan 2009-13 that was implemented by former Police Commissioner, Chris Kelley", said Hon. Sunia Fili.
Chris Kelley departed Tonga on 2 August, 2011 after government decided not to renew his contract. Taniela Faletau has since been Tonga's Acting Police Commissioner.
Hon Sunia Fili, was the former Minister of Finance, but during a Cabinet reshuffle he became Minister of Police on May 1.