Policing the COVID-19 pandemic: Police and public perceptions of enforcement of health protocols in the Fiji Islands

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a global health security concern (World Health Organization, 2020), and governments have called upon police agencies to assist control the spread of virus. This study looks at new roles performed by in context Fiji Islands. addresses two main research questions. Firstly, what are issues challenges faced officers when carrying out their duties? Secondly, is public perceptions officers’ effectiveness enforcing protocols? utilized mixed-method approach based on qualitative interviews with quantitative survey public. officers' reveal that duties ground-level several challenges. findings most people were happy performance. We conclude discussing policy implications our practice agenda for future comparative small island countries so SIDs can learn from each other.