The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has significantly enhanced its operational capacity with the acquisition of 12 fully restored police vehicles, marking the culmination of a rapid fleet rehabilitation initiative that has delivered 52 vehicles within a mere three-week timeframe.
This strategic infrastructure enhancement occurred on December 24 through collaboration between government ministries and the Vehicle Management Corporation (VMCOTT). The ceremony represented the fulfillment of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s directive to strengthen law enforcement capabilities, particularly ahead of the Christmas season when security demands typically escalate.
Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander publicly commended VMCOTT and associated stakeholders for their exceptional expediency in returning previously decommissioned vehicles to active duty. “These vehicles, some of which had been out of service for several months to a couple of years, have now been returned to full operational readiness,” confirmed an official TTPS release.
The government statement emphasized its unwavering commitment to national security, declaring: “The government reaffirms its commitment to equipping the police with practical and reliable resources to strengthen national security and enhance public safety. Promise made, promise kept.”
The handover ceremony attracted high-ranking officials including Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Eli Zakour, Deputy Commissioner of Police Junior Benjamin, VMCOTT chairman Amrall Mohammed, acting CEO Brian Aliendre, alongside additional board members and corporate executives from the state-owned vehicle management entity.
This development follows a previous vehicle transfer ceremony held on December 12 at the Diplomatic Centre in St. Ann’s, which was personally attended by Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar, underscoring the administration’s prioritization of law enforcement infrastructure modernization.