Last Updated on August 31, 2023, 9:32 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has declared the opening of the Island Constables Training Course for the new appointments for the year 2023. The officials of the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force have clarified that the course was launched in a brief ceremony held at the Police Training Complex in Basseterre, St. Kitts, on Monday, August 28, 2023.
The official social media account of the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force featured some images from the event on their social media account.
Members of the RSCNPF High Command attended the ceremony; the Director of Public Health Institutions, Dr Jenson Morton; and a representative from the Urban Development Corporation in the person of Pearline Tross.
During his brief remarks, Dr Morton expressed his gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the Ministry of Health. This is because this year’s batch of trainees includes nine (9) orderlies from the Joseph N. France General Hospital.
He welcomed the initiative to continue strengthening of the long-standing and collaborative relationship between the Ministry and the Police Force.
Meanwhile, at the opening ceremony of tye Commissioner of Police, James Sutton, reminded the trainees of their duty to protect and serve the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis. He encouraged them to focus and diligently apply themselves in the course’s upcoming sessions.
This year’s course will provide training in several areas key to providing the highest levels of civilian protection and service. The trainees will benefit from many teachings that include but are not limited to customer service; the principles and accessories to crime; the various forms of larceny, self defence; and aspects of the Drug Act and Small Charges Act. The training culminates on September 15th, 2023, with a graduation ceremony to be held at the Police Training Complex.
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