Twenty-six police officers have completed a five-day Small Unit Tactics training held at Morne Bruce.
The training conducted by the Florida National Guard ran from March 11th to March 15th.
The officers were trained in Riot Response Tactics, Room Clearing Tactics, and Vehicular Checkpoints.
Acting Deputy Chief of Police, Lincoln Corbette who addressed the closing ceremony held at the Police Headquarters, said the training was timely and a lot more will be organized.
“A part from the military type training there will be training in other fields…,” he stated. “We always welcome training and are thankful.”
He congratulated all 26 participants of the training.
Corbette urged participants on their return to their respective stations to implement the knowledge they have learnt.
One participant told Dominica News Online (DNO) during an interview that the training was very beneficial.
“It was a good follow-up to my initial training,” he said. “Most of the material that were touched on were more in-depth.”
He continued, “Coming out of the training, I feel much more equipped and confident to carry out that kind of function.”
We need to continually train our police officers in all capacities and skills remember they are the defence of our country.. Councilling, First Aid, Mediation, other such skills that can be put into effect in case of an emergency.
The officers were trained in Riot Response Tactics, Room Clearing Tactics, and Vehicular Checkpoints. I can sometimes see the need for Riot Response Tactics and Vehicular Checkpoints. However, ‘eyebrow raiser’ is the Room Clearing Tactics. Take a look at the following link and tell me where you’d see the need for this in Dominica:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzbgloZiYuk
Is Skerritt expecting riots during the next election and is planning on establishing a dictatorship after he loses the vote?
The later is a distinct possibility. I do not expect Skerrit to go just like that when he looses the election. I expect him to use the police to stay in power. The signs are there for all to see, he just can’t afford for a new government to come in to audit the books!!!
I would like to see the police get training in rescue after and during a disaster. Training to open roads and build quick bridges. Repear hoses and so on not training to harm innocent people.
% the majority of Dominica has never voted the Blue BedBugs.Tell us what your Lord Linton mean by,GLOBAL ECONOMIC CITIZENSHIP VILLAGE? I you don’t know ask Neville ,Houston or I still red
Skerritt gestapo!
Instead of putting the police through physical militaristic training, train the police in evidence gathering, investigative techniques, conducting interviews, forensic analysis, surveillance and report writing. When leaders begin to lose the support and confidence of the masses they turn the military wing of the police on their own people. I’m far from impressed with the professionalism and independence of the Police Force especially the top brass. They operate like stooges, lapdogs and bodyguards of the PM. Which other police force in the Caribbean shoots teargas canisters directly at peaceful, unarmed women and children? Truly egregious! There is a dire need for a well trained, well resourced and highly professional police force.
You are so correct…
Skerrit Must Go
Skerrit Must Go
Lazy Skerrit Must Go Now
With Corbette talking this bunch is bad news…….. I just hope and pray that they don unleash their fury on innocent Dominicans who don’t support Skerrit.
Yes indeed that is what the ultireal motive is in the pre plan of an all out dictatorship
When the Late Dame Mary Eugenia Charles disbanded the defense force in Dominica, the question is Why?
She had envisioned the ills that could be brought against a country’s own people if power is set in the wrong hands.
Indeed PM Skerrit has mobilized and will employ the police to intimidate dissenting Citizens of The Commonwealth of Dominica West Indies on even the simplest issues and further, he is constantly seeking to militarize the Police, note the apparel, note the Chinese riot gear and paraphernalia.
Recently concerned citizens have been asking whether Skerrit will NOT concede defeat in the upcoming elections..well take a look at the preparations he has been making.
Which mirrors the initial implications of chaos
Not Very long ago the Late Dame Mary Eugenia Charles disbanded the defense force in Dominica, the question is Why?
Maybe Mama Eugenia had envisioned the ills that could be brought against a country’s own ppl if power is set in the wrong hands.
Today, Skerrit has used the police on multiple occasions to intimidate dissenting Citizens on even the simplest issues and further, he is constantly seeking to militarize the Police, note the apparel, note the Chinese riot gear and paraphernalia.
More recently concerned citizens have been asking whether Skerrit will concede defeat in the upcoming elections..well take a look at the preparations he has been making.
Further, just take note that in spite of the increase of Police numbers Crime and Murders have increased dramatically, so that kinda make one think what is the focus of the Police?
The reason she disbanded the defence force is because After labour party was overthrown in ,1979 by popular revolt and freedom won the subsequent election in 1980 A rogue faction of the defence force was still loyal to the labour party They even attempted to overthrow her government For which a defence force soldier was executed by hanging…
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Hope you all unprofessional bunch,don’t believe that what you learnt should be used on unarmed citizens as with the riot gear from China or Venezuela and the subsequent teargassing of unarmed citizens..Many of you all are not professional,but political. That’s why Dominicans should be concerned.
Skerrit Must Go
Skerrit Must Go
Lazy Skerrit Must Go Now
@ %What are you worrying about have you got something in mind? Or do you know something we don’t yet know!!!
Looks more like the Dominica Army than the Dominica Police Force.
What a response. Every police force around the world is trained to handle riots. What’s your issue? Everyone should be happy for DA to have a well trained police force but it again that would depend on there intentions
Soldiers wear camo. Police wear solid colors. Yes looks like Dominica Army. Not the Police Force.
There is a place in copthall where paintball is pplayed. I believe the police can use this facility to train for armed combat.
Dem fellas training to arrest opposition mab?
Something so wi my boy, trust me