DOMINICA: On Friday, May 3rd, the Government of Dominica provided the Dominica Police Force with two double cab vans and a bus valued at $330,000.
Hon. Acting Prime Minister and Hon Minister for Justice, Immigration and National Security, Rayburn Blackmore, declared that these vehicles are being made available at a very critical time for Dominica.
He believes that the vehicles demonstrate the level of significance which the Dominica Labour Party Administration places on the services of the force.
Hon. Blackmoore stated, “Ever since I became the Minister responsible for National Security, I have been meeting with the Police Commissioner and the heads of the various departments and divisions and I have been asking for a greater police presence in the city of Roseau and further afield. I must say that I have seen some improvement in the city of Roseau.”
He continued however, “There is still room for much more improvement.”
Superintendent of Police, Cuffy Williams, cautioned police officers about the use of the vehicles.
“The vehicles are to serve the people of the Commonwealth of Dominica. I am calling on you the supervisors and middle management to ensure that this is done. I am also calling on you the supervisors and managers to ensure that the vehicles are properly cared for and maintained at the highest level.”
Meanwhile, the Hon. Minister Rayburn Blackmore called on the heads of divisions within the force to take charge of the officers in their command.
He reminded them of their commitment to the people of Dominica.
“I am challenging you today, especially the officers and Superintendents of Police… to show your worth. I am challenging you to do that because I am not satisfied that you are putting your all into the job which you are paid to do because the people of Dominica deserve better.”
The bus will be allocated to the Special Services Unit, SSU, while the two vans will be made available to the Roseau and Portsmouth Police Stations.
