David SUAGU was appointed Deputy Commissioner – Operations in 2020. His appointment was made by former Commissioner for PNG Correctional Service, Stephen POKANIS OBE, DCS, under Section 13 of Correctional Service Act of 1995 (Amended).  Prior to his appointment as Deputy Commissioner Mr. Suagu was Assisstant Commissioner - Policy, Planning & Evaluation. Mr. Suagu oversees the Operations Division which comprises of Southern Region Command, Islands Region Command, Northern Region Command and Highlands Region, Detainee Welfare & Rehabillitation, Rural Lockup, Detainee Data Statistics and Prison Industries.  Deputy Commissioner – David Suagu has 31 years of experience in corrections administration and public policy. Mr. Suagu is also a member of the Correctional Service Executive Team (CSET).  DC David Suagu holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Divine Word University (Papua New Guinea) and McGuire University (Sydney). DC David Suagu also has a Bachelor's Degree in Communication for Development (BCFD) from the PNG University of Technology, Lae (Papua New Guinea) and a Diploma in Project Management from Divine Word University, Madang (Papua New Guinea).