In a decisive move to ramp up the country’s crime response framework and expand public access to critical law enforcement resources, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has ordered all police stations across both islands to begin round-the-clock operations effective immediately. This sweeping policy change comes as part of a broader government initiative to strengthen national policing capacity, spurred by growing public and official concern over the rise in serious offenses, particularly crimes linked to illegal firearms. Under the new directive, the national Commissioner of Police has been formally instructed to guarantee adequate staffing and full operational functionality at every police facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For residents across every community in Antigua and Barbuda, the order guarantees consistent, around-the-clock access to emergency and routine police services, eliminating gaps in coverage that previously left some areas underserved outside of standard operating hours. Beyond the shift to full-time station operations, national security authorities are already implementing complementary crime-fighting measures. These include stepped-up foot and vehicle patrols across high-risk areas, expanded surveillance networks in both urban and rural communities, and active progress on a number of ongoing criminal investigations. Law enforcement officials confirmed that additional arrests are on the horizon as investigators follow up on emerging leads linked to recent high-profile cases, signaling a sustained push to curb violent crime across the nation.
All Police Stations in Antigua and Barbuda Ordered to Operate 24 Hours
