Meet Woman Police Constable (WPC) Jenny Faramoa, a 33-year-old officer from Baraulu Village, Roviana, Western Province, and Gwaunaru’u in west Kwara’ae, Malaita.
She has served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operator at Hells Point for nearly five years, standing as one of only two female EOD operators in the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF).
WPC Faramoa began her policing career in 2016 as a recruit and was confirmed in 2018, driven by a strong desire to join the EOD Department.
Before joining EOD, she served at the Auki Frontline Police, worked in the Domestic Violence Office in Auki, and later transitioned to the EOD team in 2022.
Her professional development includes completing the International Mines and Action Standard (IMAS) Level 2 training in 2022, which led to her confirmation as a qualified EOD operator.
When asked why she chose to join the EOD Department, WPC Faramoa explained, “I want to enhance my knowledge of UXOs to raise awareness among my people in my village (Baraulu) and the surrounding communities, helping them to understand the risks posed by the UXOs and help save lives and properties. Not only my village but also communities that are vulnerable to UXOs.
Her duties are guided by the level assigned within the EOD Department, which operates under a structured system of Levels 1, 2, 3, and 3+, each defining the scope of authorized work.
Over the years, WPC Faramoa has gained confidence in her role. Her daily tasks include attending to UXO reports, conducting x-rays, cutting and burning, and safely disposing of unexploded ordnance.
One of her most unforgettable experiences occurred in 2025, when she encountered a UXO incident near the rugby stadium at Town Ground Road.
Despite limited information, she acted swiftly. Reflecting on the incident, she said it was a defining moment that tested her ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
Balancing her professional duties with motherhood presents another layer of challenge for which planning and organizing are very important.
As one of the few women in a male-dominated field, WPC Faramoa hopes to inspire others in the field of EOD.
Through courage, discipline, and determination, WPC Jenny Faramoa continues to break barriers and redefine what it means to serve with strength and purpose in the RSIPF.
