Police officers are in North West Efate this week raising awareness through the Farea Program, aimed at bringing police services closer to communities.

Speaking during an awareness session in Tanoliu Village, Officer in Charge of Community Policing Inspector Rayndol Ala identified theft, assault and domestic violence as the three main crimes affecting communities in the area, adding that marijuana and alcohol are among the contributing factors behind these offences.

The program allows residents to engage directly with police officers and access services closer to home.