Police must obey the law while enforcing it - Mr Reynell Frazer
Mr Frazer was invited to give remarks at the church service held at the New Testament Church of God/International Worship Centre (NTCOG/IWC) on February 26, 2017 marking the beginning of a year-long celebration for the RVIPF's 50th anniversary as an independent constabulary in the Virgin Islands (UK).
Serve without fear or favour
"A police must obey the law while enforcing the law. Failing to do so, consequence will apply," remarked Mr Frazer.
According to the former commissioner of Police, the common denominator for rank and file of all police officers is to serve Her Majesty the Queen and this territory without fear, favour, malice or ill will. "You are required to serve with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality, upholding fundamental human rights and according respect to all people, and to discharge your duties faithfully according to law."
While noting that majority of the officers are doing their best to make a difference with regards to the oath they have taken, they must continue to do so even though they may not get the credit they deserve.
Eyes & ears of the police
Mr Frazer also challenged members of the church, residents, citizens and visitors to honour their civil duties. "We have a civil duty and moral obligation to support the police in the execution of their duties - serving as eyes and ears of the police in our territory."
He alluded to the silent comments of "Can't be trusted, I don't trust them" but urged that not all the officers should be branded as being untrustworthy because of mistrust in respect of a few officers. "There must be at least one in whom you have confidence and can share invaluable information, hence making our territory safer to live."
Frazer's remarks were on behalf of all the retired officers who were present at the church service.
VI safest island in the Caribbean
His Excellency the Governor, John S. Duncan OBE saluted all the former commissioners of Police who served the territory over the past 50 years, giving special recognition to Mr Frazer. "Thank you for your dedication to the service, to this territory and its people," said Mr Duncan, as he added, "I would also like to say thank you to the ordinary officers of the RVIPF, we are still one of the safest islands in the whole Caribbean." That recognition was responded to with loud applause from the congregation.
HE Duncan; however, noted that there are still many challenges ahead.
Change in the Atmosphere
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police Mr Michael ‘Mick’ Matthews alluded to an obvious change among the people of the territory, who he said are now showing greater intolerance for lawlessness.
Matthews said that for the break of this year he has sensed an atmosphere in the Virgin Islands that is very encouraging. "I sense a shift in the atmosphere especially in this New Year, 2017 and I am sensing that it’s good, a sense of local intolerance towards lawlessness and a refusal to make excuses or defend disorder and disrespect."
He also had much compliments showered on the ranks of the RVIPF while noting that it’s not often he gets to see all his officers in one place.
"You are doing a fantastic job…Keep it up because you are something that we all are very proud of."
Notably absent were elected representatives of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government.
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they regard law and order in this Territory. Shame on them!!!! No wonder the young people are acting the way they do.
This current commissioner and his team are doing a Da#n good job. All we need now is for them to get a workable Budget to recruit and weed-out these Da#n criminals and murderers among us creating havoc. Point-Blank!
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Read- St Kitts-Nevis police to get drones and other new technology to fight crime
Published on February 3, 2017, in The Caribbean Newspaper.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- New technological equipment, including drones, is being brought to bear on law enforcement in St Kitts and Nevis, as the government seeks to consolidate gains in 2016 in reducing crime.
At a press conference on Wednesday, prime minister and minister of national security, Dr Timothy Harris, stated that a new mobile patrol unit will be deployed in the federation, bringing the number to two. A number of drones will also be deployed to increase surveillance in order to detect and deter from crime.
The closed circuit television (CCTV) programme will also be enhanced with systems in the capital cities of Basseterre and Charlestown, as well as in Frigate Bay, Conaree, St Peter’s and Shadwell being expanded.
“Equipment and appliances have already been brought in and a further shipment is in progress,” Harris said. “We have one of the top international firms in the CCTV industry - that is Vivotek - working with us.”
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