Tongan police handed over more than TP$500 worth of donated equipment to assist Fatumu’s community wardens on July 24.
The equipment included three bicycles, four torches and six vests.
Police will also conduct training programs to assist the wardens who are joining the community service as volunteers. .
There are already 35 community warden services in Tongatapu villages to respond to the community safety and anti-social behaviour needs of residents.
The equipment will help make it easier for the warden team in working to deter crime and help residents to feel safer, according to Emaloni Tongi, the Head of the Community Police.
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