Acting Police Chief Daniel Carbon has promised to make the police force more proactive and responsive to complaints from members of the public.
He gave these assurances while giving the commitment that he would work collaboratively with the rest of his team to ensure better performance.
The new top cop is aware of criticisms alleging a lack of professionalism on the part of some of his officers.
Acting Commissioner Carbon responded to those concerns when he addressed a crime and violence forum in Newtown on Thursday night.
“It is time that we work on it, do something meaningful, let the public see us, let the public hear us, let us patrol,” he said.
“It’s something we’ve been saying, patrol in the community; build a relationship with the public. You cannot stay at headquarters and in your stations and expect to get results and solve crime. I will try my best to ensure that the force build a relationship with the public,” Carbon promised.
He is encouraging wider community involvement in assisting the police to effectively carry out their functions.
“I urge you let us know what is affecting you. As the head of the force, I will listen, take note and will go back to the force and tell them what the concerns of the public are,” he told the forum.
Thursday’s Crime and Violence Forum was one of several organized by the Ministry of National Security to identify strategies to help prevent or significantly reduce serious criminal activity on the island.
GON EMMANUEL!!!!!!!!
is that the only unsolved case you are interested in? why?
@ trisim.. apparently it is. some dominicans like to stick on one thing smh
WHEN EVER TRUST IS LOST IT IS VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO REGAIN….
Who let the dogs out? ruff!ruff? can we all get along? where is your christian principle? You for gave your pastor rod. So doe even try that.
God is the one who we have to ask forgiveness. There are those who are non repentent. By their fruits you know them.
well good luck with that, I would love to leave a society where my children are protected by men of integrity and guided by the principle that all of us are equal and deserving of justice. Where the rule of law prevails and fruitfulness can pour over our nation.. where we don’t have to fear giving the gift of a gold chain to our children for fear of them becoming a target, or to fear them going out even when they are of age because of the the proliferation of narcotics and firearms, and coke crazed drug addicts. roadsides littered with drunks, fiends and mongers of violence.. It is an Ideal I know…
but I would like a society where I can speak out for my rights or justice, and not fear for victimization.
One may be tentative in showering praise on the Acting Commissioner of police. However, Mr. Carbon does strike me as someone who intends to abandon the narrow and politically partisan Carrette-policing path. My friend Dr. Peter St Jean (originally from Trafalgar in the Roseau Valley) must be pleased to hear that Mr. Carbon is advocating the brand of policing known as Community-based policing.
Although, only time will tell, I am quickly becoming a Carbon convert as one can already feel the refreshing winds of change beginning to blow through the ranks of the police force. I like the talk, which is accompanied by some evidence of action. There is a sense of optimism as we veer away from the partisan Carrette-policing path. However, we will only start taking a complete round-about turn when we seriously, aggressively and professionally begin to investigate the number of outstanding case, paramount of which is the fire bombing case of Mano, getting Seko-Seco, and we confront the rogue elements within the force.
For now, the Acting Commissioner has evinced sufficient reasons for Dominicans to support his appointment as Commissioner.
Not so fast. too sho too flam. The new broom sweep well but the old broom knows all the corners. Food for thought Valley man I agree that the old standing approach has to be revisited but remember Dominicans have lespou wa chien and quick to throw each other under the bus. But we go see”.
There are deep structural problems within the force that needs to be fixed by the commissioner before he can have the wider community involvement, he is talking about
I totally agree with you and some of those problems he created. He trust no one.He is not a people person. Certainly not a manager. At his first meeting he made that very clear.
Sir you need the cooperation of all the ranks to implement your plans and sadly it will take years because of the distrust of you be your fellow officers.
how on earth was all that money wasted on an airport…in such a poor country….the only people who profited from that nonsense was the contractors and so on………. how can Dominicans allow this…
see what just happen in south Africa….black people being exploited….the few in position of power are corrupted and are make all the money while the majority remain poor……
iran citizens are in bondage because a leader in the 70′s decided that all the profits form the oil should not go to Britain….they overthrow him and we know the rest
those at the top need stop making deals with other countries to enrich themselves
corruption need to eradicated too
and when children complain about their abusive parents i hope it will be taken seriously…and not tell them to go take the blows and then come back like i was told….
you can’t report cause you were not abused yet…..well the reason I’m here making a complain is because i do not want to get abused…………this is what is wrong with society…….kids need to be given rights
o a few drug bust and ……….I’ve said it over and over….people getting blows from the parros and thieves that are not parros
stealing people produce in their garden…..stealing people property…..they are selling these to others…….these cases must be taken seriously……
an physical assault another without provocation or defending oneself should not be given a fine…jail time only…..
if is was a strong person i could just go and physically assault someone and pay a 700 dollar fine….which i wont mind
The man is making an effort to reach out to the public and encouraging the public to be each others keeper and we are on here talking a__ness.
To many time the public can help the police in their investigations, and never do anything but when the crime hits closer to home, everyone wants to cry down the police.
Fighting crime is a community effort. That is the only way we can make positive steps in combating the crime and drug waves hitting the place.
I am with you Mr. Acting Commissioner.
One Love Dominicans!!! I am Dominica, Are YOU?
I know former commissioner is reading this so there is a book deal out there. No holding back tell it all book. DNO leave my comment alone please. I have publishers ready to do this book. This book will be not only become a best seller but a means of the averting another political mess in Dominica. I gaurantee an expose on corrupt senior counsels, money laundering, pasdport prostitution, drug dealings, human trafficking, fire bombing, monkey see monkey doooo, chinese racketeering, tax evasion, sudden resignation, promotion of police officers caught stealing state money, UWP shine union beauty, escape to New York, escape from stockfarm orcestrated by …………… tax evasion charges and injunction filed by a certain puppet master. .
I will leave the Socko Secko matter for a sequal
Dear Mr Carbon!
Congratulations on your appointment!
I must with all sincerity tell you that you cannot fight that war with physical methods. Are you a believer? You should give your life to Jesus Christ, because you yourself need protection against the forces of spiritual evil that you are fighting and will continue to fight. We do not fight with flesh and blood but against an evil wicked system controlled by satan. Get a body of people to be in constant pray for you Sir.
From one who knows you since you became a recruit! God bless you Sir!!
Don’t forget the GON EMMANUEL case sir.
I know you will do a good job Mr Chief of Police. Do not let the doubting ones set the agenda for the Force. No matter what the Force does they will not be satisfied. I am so impressed with the number of Police Officers in uniform that I see all over the island now. Keep up the good work sir, we are behind you.
I like what I read, now that’s what policing is about, not like back in the days. I will be watching closely and reminding you on your promise Mr Carbon…
mr.top cop you have the right words.we want action.another thing :some police officers are too arrogant and believe the uniform they wear give them the right to frustrate any body.especially the young cops.a true cop is one who is firm,understanding and respectful of the law.not a friend to so an’ so but one who carries out his duties honestly, irrespective to persons
The lack of action of the Emmanuel fire bombing is the greatest failure of the Police Force. This represent the culture of the force to be selective in law enforcement.
Mr Acting Chief, it’s great to hear positive virbes from you. Just awaiting to see missing in action now.
Congrats Mr Carbon way to go .Let us all join together to fight crime, so our country will remain Lovely Dominica
Sicko Secko….Secko Sicko…Sicko Secko…
Come on fools…dislike the post
Congrats Chief we know that you will do a good job you start on a right footing we see that they making inroads in to the drug trade keep it up we are all there with you.Strength to you.
Police work is doing the same thing good over and over, simple said, to get things right we have to go back to basic. Robert Peel who started the British Constabulary which later evolved and brought about “THE POLICE”,as we know it today. The lesson remains relevant today, Without the public`s involvement and working with the police our police Force will not be effective cause the public is the eyes and ear of the police Force and that should never be over looked at no time. Remember, in society there will be bad eggs amongst us and there is where we all have to come together to eradicate those malcontents in our Lawful society. Law and order must be maintained at all cost. Any time we walk away from those principles we are doomed to failure. IT was true in my time in the Police Force it will hold true for generations to come, therefor, lets re invent our efforts to fight Lawlessness where ever it show its ugly head. None of that is new but it is being acknowledged by our New top cop, keep it up Carbon we trained you well at the Criminal Investigation Department and we are proud of you and wish you well. Coming from a former partner in crime. We are praying for you and the other rank and file also all those who join us to stamp out Lawlessness.”DB”
Encouraging words from the boss, but first of all moral in the force is at a all time low. You cannot have men working in the out stations living in deplorable conditions. If any of the officers dear to complain, the solution by the commissioner and his deputy is to transfer that person to another station where situations are the same…Until you pay a little more attention to the well being of your menthe public is not going to see anything substantial from the force…
dude just words
Where is the tougher legislation to back up the effort. Too many criminals walking free, on bail or paying minor fines on repeat or multiple offenses.
You have our support mister commisioner!
thats very good my people but mark my words anytime mr carbon touch that seko-seco case he is out of office, because thats acase they don’t want to come in the sport light at all, but with God’s help i know it will come to pass and all them criminals will be behind bars, cannot wait to see the look on the iron gate face, or the easy door.
and when children complain about their abusive parents i hope it will be taken seriously…and not tell them to go take the blows and then come back like i was told….
you can’t report cause you were not abused yet…..well the reason I’m here making a complain is because i do not want to get abused…………this is what is wrong with society…….kids need to be given rights
see what just happen in south Africa….black people being exploited….the few in position of power are corrupted and are make all the money while the majority remain poor……
iran citizens are in bondage because a leader in the 70’s decided that all the profits form the oil should not go to Britain….they overthrow him and we know the rest
those at the top need stop making deals with other countries to enrich themselves
corruption need to eradicated too….
how on earth was all that money wasted on an airport…in such a poor country….the only people who profited from that nonsense was the contractors and so on………. how can Dominicans allow this……….
Seek the help of INTERPOL and let them deliver Sico/Seco to our authorities.Let’s get the Emmanuel case going. The man has been suffering for too long.
so a few drug bust and ……….I’ve said it over and over….people getting blows from the parros and thieves that are not parros
stealing people produce in their garden…..stealing people property…..they are selling these to others…….these cases must be taken seriously……
an physical assault another without provocation or defending oneself should not be given a fine…jail time only…..
if is was a strong person i could just go and physically assault someone and pay a 700 dollar fine….which i wont mind
me self i have friends that buying stolen fruits and vegetables all the time…and i will gladly sell them out….anonymously that is
Rhetoric is one think, what is extremely crucial is processes and positive outcomes! We are monitoring the system, Mr Carbon. Integrity and transparency is paramount!!!!!
CORRECTION – Rhetoric is one thing
Whenever i see an acting commissioner or a commissioner on this medium, i cannot but ask them not to forget Mano Firebombing.
Mr Carbon where is Seco? This is my point.
Don’t forget the GON EMMANUEL firebombing and attempted murder Sir. This was a dastardly act, and no effort should be spared in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Smoke Sico/Seco from the hole or tunnel where he is hiding and do what’s necessary to have him back home!!!!!!!!!!!!.Real Dominicans are waiting Sir.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Carbon, my hope is that you will not allow my nephew who was murdered in Wesley more than two years ago case to become dormant and forgotten while his murderer goes free!
Let us not allow Emanuel whose house was firebomb to go uninvestigated and the culprits involved remain free.
If you have the authority I would anticipate you will request that the services of the United States FBI, or Scotland Yard of London detectives be solicited to assist in solving these unsolved heinous crimes which no one seems to be giving any attention to at the moment.
When we speak tough, we must act if we wish to accomplish anything significant.
In the case of my nephew, someone confessed to his murder, the police claim that he was incompetent, and set him free though he was arrested for the crime.
Ironically, days after the police in Wesley released him, he was also found dead with his throat slashed in the same fashion that my nephew’s throat was slashed.
That is a clue that more than one person is involved in my nephew murder, and the confessed murderer’s death.
There are murders walking the streets of the North, and in particular Wesley.
At the time of his slaughter, the police blamed it on Vaughn Dods, as everything else, the problem is Vaughn Dodds was in jail when my nephew was murdered, and while the confessed murderer himself was killed!
If the investigation is closed perhaps it is time that you ordered the matter be reopened, someone in Wesley knows who killed my nephew, I know that my siste, my nephew mother is poor, also the mother of the confessed killer, and where as both my nephew, and his confessed killer were drug users, that is not be a reason for the police to ignore their murder.
Emanuel case should not be ignored either.
Put your toughness to work, perhaps you might be successful where your predecessors have failed!
You may even discover what happened to all the people who have disappeared on the North of the island.
From Wesley to past Portsmouth!
Vaughn had nothing to do with my nephew’s death as far as I am concerned, Vaughn’s grandfather just happens to be my sister, and I an uncle, I doubt he could be so vicious to even think of murdering his very own blood.
No need to inform anyone that he was exonerated of all the crimes it was alleged he committed
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
seko secko
First case Mr Carbon-the evidence from Barbados verify that Denny’s claims were right on target. If you are a man of your words Daniel let us resolve the case once and for all. I know where Sick Seko is – one phone call to the FBI ( remember we are a member of the interpol organization so Sick seko can be on a plane back to DA in a matter of days.
While you are at it make sure that Denny is safe.
police will never change
So far so good,but we waiting for the mano case, before we pass a verdict!
Thank you Mr Commissioner, I will certainly assist you in that effort. The police force must also organise some sort of event or activity, like a raffle, bingo, dinner for the elderly, public meetings, school visits and lecture on any topic; whereby the public can participate and maybe feel more comfortable with the members of the force. I look forward to do my part in any of these, thank you.
Mr. Carbon here is my concern. On December 25th 2010 there was a fire at the home of G.O.N. Emanuel’s house. See if you can solve this issue for me please.
Thank you sir
It would be awesome if it were true. Most police in Dominica are arrogant and elitist. They don’t wear uniforms and they think they have no reason to be responsive to the public’s enquiries!
Daniel, I have always known you to be a good boy and so far, the success the police have been having having since you became the police chief, has a lot to do with your ability to work with people. My advise to you is to stay away from the partisan politics which your successor brought into the force, which eventually caused many nationals to have no confidence in the force. So let Skeritte and rest of politicians play their politics while you serve all of us with respect and equalitity. God bless you and let’s go Danny!
Well that is definietely a step in the right direction. Good luck Commissioner.
thank you.i know its not going to be easy but do your best and the good GOD will do the rest by now we all should know that we will not get every one to be on our side at all time but as long we know to our self that is the best we all puting out in our job God will see it works out. all the best to you and all the rest dominicans that are keeping up the bless name of our sweeeet dominica one love to all
Sir you need to let the officers in the Mahaut Hotel know that. Let them deal with the public drug trading right by the road side and market place will they rest in the hotel given to them by in belfast.