On December 19th, 2016, under the UWP Administration 23 new police recruits were added to the City Police. This took the number of police within the unit to 36. On December 17th, 2017 another group of 14 police officers were added to the City Police taking the number to 50. The City Police has play a significant role in helping to…
Crime in Saint Lucia is getting worse and worse. Citizens no longer feel safe. I hear story after story of people being assaulted, robbed, abused, and killed. Since the UWP left office in 2021, homicides have increased 25%. This is not the Saint Lucia that we love! Whilst in Government, these are a few of the initiatives that my administration…
In 2021, the UWP Administration significantly strengthened the Marine Police by equipping five of their vessels with 12 brand-new boat engines. This critical investment was aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the unit, ensuring greater efficiency and effectiveness in safeguarding our waters.
On February 24th, 2017 as promised, the UWP reopened the Forensic Laboratory after it was closed in 2015. The Forensic lab plays a crucial role in crime-solving by providing scientific analysis of physical evidence, which aids in identifying suspects, determining causes of crimes, and securing convictions. The lab analyzes DNA, fingerprints, toxicology, and ballistic evidence, helping to link criminals to…