National security ministry making strides to stem criminal activities

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 – Minister for Home Affairs and National Security, Senator the Honourable Guy Mayers, has announced that in addition to building human capacity in the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, the government of Saint Lucia is continuing to utilize technology in its quest to solve crime.

One such undertaking is the installation of closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) at the Bordelais Correctional Facility and at strategic locations in the city.

“We will also be providing surveillance for our porous borders to enhance the work of our marine police, and we will continue to upgrade the equipment of the police and correctional officers at Bordelais,” minister Mayers said.

“The Forensic lab will soon be coming into operation, which will assist us in crime fighting efforts. We are also working on the witness protection programme and improving facilities for witnesses to give video evidence and statements so that they don’t have to face their accusers in court. We are also working on the redevelopment of police headquarters in Castries; these are just a few of the things that we are pursuing.”

Meantime the government of Saint Lucia will soon be embarking on a number of capital projects, commencing with a renovation exercise at the now vacated Golden Hope Hospital, which, upon completion, will house the Royal Saint Lucia Police Band and Special Services Unit.

Senator Mayers says plans are also afoot for the construction of modern police stations in the constituencies of Gros-Islet and Babonneau.

The national security minister says the government of Saint Lucia is committed to ensuring the best provisions are in place to facilitate the work of national security institutions.

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