In a significant move to enhance law enforcement capabilities, the Government of Dominica has officially handed over six new vehicles to the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF). This initiative, aimed at strengthening community patrols and improving response times, was announced during a formal ceremony held at the Police Headquarters on Friday. The vehicles, a generous donation from one of Dominica’s economic citizens, were requested by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. Four of these vehicles will be strategically deployed to Salisbury, Salybia, Pointe Michel, and La Plaine to ensure more efficient public service. Prime Minister Skerrit emphasized the importance of equipping the police with necessary resources, stating, ‘This is part of our efforts to ensure that the police have the resources that it needs to carry out this mandate and of course access to transportation is key in this.’ He also highlighted the evolution of policing over the past two decades, noting the increased number of communities that need coverage. Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore revealed that the vehicles were custom-built to the specifications provided by the police, ensuring that the force received exactly what it needed. The Prime Minister’s presence at the ceremony underscored the government’s commitment to supporting the police force, with the most critical outstations receiving their vehicles promptly. Blackmoore expressed hope that the new fleet would lead to quicker response times and improved service delivery.
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