Last Updated on August 17, 2022, 4:27 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Prime Minister Terrance drew held his first meeting with the rank and file of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the NEMA Conference Room. During the meeting, Prime Minister Dr Drew thanked the officers for their commitment to maintaining law and order in St. Kitts and Nevis.
He thanked the attending meeting members for “agreeing to be police officers and public servants.” He said that it was his goal to transform the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force into a “paragon of excellence and the envy of police forces throughout the region”
The Prime Minister used the meeting on Tuesday to encourage all the officers to commit themselves to protecting and the serving people, irrespective of their political affiliations.
He stated that he was not concerned about politics or the people’s political affiliations. He confirmed that he was not worried about whether or not (the attending police officers) supported the SKNLP. He said that those things, although necessary, were not his priority.
“I am concerned that our police force is professional, courteous, courageous, compassionate, devoted, well equipped and dedicated to protecting and serving all of our people with distinction and integrity,” Prime Minister Drew said.
The PM further added that the Government understands that societal peace and stability are vital to achieving our progressive agenda. First and foremost, there must be due attention to justice – natural, social, economic, environmental, and workplace justice.”
Following his remarks, Prime Minister Drew facilitated several questions from officers in attendance and pledged to address as many of the issues raised in a reasonable period.
Prime Minister Drew was supported at today’s meeting by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Garth Wilkin; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Osmond Petty; Commissioner of Police, Hilroy Brandy and other senior level members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force.
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