The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force has received four brand new vehicles compliments the government of Dominica.
The vehicles were handed over to the Force on Monday at the Morne Bruce Training School.
Officer in charge of operations, Superintendent Richmond Valentine, said that the vehicles are a sign that the government recognizes the importance of mobility within the Force.
“The Government of Dominica recognizes the mobility within the Force, which is a vital ingredient in the execution of our duties, and so occasionally the resources are provided to increase our fleet,” he said.
Valentine noted that these new resources, which stands as a “clear manifestation of government’s commitment,” will continue to expedite the response of the officers as they “endeavor to continue to provide professional service to the citizens of Dominica.”
“Over the last year, the Police Force received a fleet of vehicles from the government of Dominica, and that is a clear manifestation of government’s commitment in ensuring that the force has the requisite resources as we are mandated to ensure a safe and secure environment for citizens and visitors,” he stated.
He told police officers to use the vehicles with care and caution.
“It would be remiss of me however if I did not offer words of advice to the drivers within the Police Force. You must conform to all the guidelines as outlined in the Force’s policy on the use of police vehicles,” he said.
He encouraged them to drive in a manner that will ensure complete control of the vehicle and stated that speeding is “not acceptable.”
In line with this, National Security Minister, Rayburn Blackmoore, pledged government’s continuing support of police in providing them with the assistance that they need.
“This government is committed to supporting the police force. We recognize the importance of policing to the overall development of this country, and for that we have to ensure that the police are adequately equipped in order to effectively execute this mandate,” he said.
Blackmoore remarked that there is no substitute for the “old tier model of policing,” which is prevention, and there is no way to prevent any danger without “being on the streets” of the country by way of police patrol.
In the last financial year, 2016/2017, the government of Dominica presented to the police force twelve vehicles which will now bring the total current number to sixteen police vehicles.
The addition was made also to “facilitate the actual work” of the officer on a day-to-day basis, according to Blackmoore.
More joyrides for their little woman and them. Fix the roads so government wouldnt have to keep buying and asking for new vehicles so often.
And i hope they put GPS trackers on them!
Also, we need to realize that the gas money used to support their free up is paid by you and me the everyday citizen. these days gas not cheap. accountability must be made.
I was told the same thing 50 years ago, keeping it Real! how we keep doing things as we did in the sixties, and expect change, in 2017? SMH. craving to be better! the Real Truth, and nothing but the truth. Sorry. love our comrades, but fed up with the same ole, same ole!
More vehicle for river liming and cooking goat water on Saturdays.
Transportation for NURSES….Transportation for the CULTURAL DIVISION. Transportation for more PATROLS.
I hope that one of them goes to the Southern District. The last time, a deranged man murdered someone, because the police station had no vehicles to respond to the initial calls to apprehend the alleged murderer. Five brand new vehicles for police officers to run their women with. Let the good times roll.
How many presentations of new vehicles and motorcycles have been presented in the last four years?From recollection at least sixty.With the same platitudes of correct use ect.Waste of space management and non maintenance.
What about Customs, just asking, we need like six trucks!!!
jus’ asking, wah it’ave?
Why not give them actual Police cars with lights and police buses? If police have civilian vehicles they’ll do civilian things ehh, like give woman long rides
I agree and disagree. Regardless of the type of vehicle, i believe they will still use it to transport all their little woman and play heavy like is theirs. Meanwhile the communities do not get patrolled, they wait for crime to happen then lament before they react. Unless is to do a drug bust or a traffic stop in hopes of finding drugs and guns they sit on their behinds and joyride daily.
woo, still getting new vehicles? Just to park at stations while just cooking mess, and telling people “de vehicle not dere na” Blackmore it’s not more vehicles, it’s called management. So many vehicles, motor cycles received in the last 4 years I am yet to see consistent patrole where tourists constantly get harrassed. Basic management 101 anyone?
I have suggested before that all police vehicles should be fitted with gps based tracking devices so that their location is known at all times. This is not to put our noses into people’s private business ( there is no private business as far as police vehicles are concerned anyway) but helps with efficient deployment of resources and traceabilty in cases of emergency. I cant’s see any reasonable objection to this.
It seems like our decision makers are program to repeat the same thing over and over again… Don’t we believe in the mixed equation? A Combination of different fleet of vehicles would be perfect while addressing overspending in fuel an maintenance….For decades now we have keep buying expensive trucks…One pickup truck could have purchase 4-5 small cars like they do in Europe to patrol the city. We have the trucks for urban areas and the cars for the city…easier parking quicker maneuvering, more vehicles for patrolling thus more peace of mind.
Every suggestion is seen as an enemy vomiting jealousy and ills against the Gov… So watch the thumbs.
Great!!! More vehicles to crash……more vehicles so they can respond less…….more vehicles so they can give more family and friends a vep to school and work as is done on daily basis………right about now……..I would scrap that existing force and start all over……….however excluding any involvement from govt ministers and parlimentary reps who put forward recruits. an independant body needs to take control . Cause the force is just a huge mess.
Simply, because they are more versatile. Think about ground clearance in difficult, off-road terrain for instance. If necessary, they can also accommodate extra man power. By design, they are more suitable for the rugged conditions in Dominica where robust performance is more important than speed.
What do our Teachers and Nurses get,more peanuts… “Mens Sana in Corpore Sano” A strong mind in a healthy body.
Amen and them police using those vehicles to run there Sal lifestyle I hope they put them into good use this time
Hmmm. They are never use for the intended purpose. They are usually parked by some river somewhere with some young girl on board. Most popular spot canefield river.
not suprise if one there all now.
Yet still they never have vehicle to come and break up a fight and no idea when they coming back.
I am curious as to why they opted for pickup trucks as opposed to cars. I look at a truck as a vehicle used for its utility – carrying equipment, material and the like.
Can someone please enlighten me?
I agree, I have idea were this mentally comes from. They could have gotten 8 small compact cars for these three vans. And a car maintenance and fuel costs woulda been lower too. It’s not like these cops routinely patrol feeder roads and the like most roads in Dominica are paved well enough to get to 95% of all residential and commercial properties.
But these vehicles never last, the police shoulda had over 100 bikes in their fleet by now , where are they?
Just because police can’t or don’t patrol feeder roads now doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t, and trucks will survive a lot longer doing that than compact cars.
On those old boggy roads Dominica have? surely you jest!
Very poor road condition and those carless drivers cars won’t last for a month.