CARICOM IMPACS program equips local law enforcement officers to develop digital training material

In a significant capacity-building initiative, eighteen specialized officers from Dominica’s law enforcement sectors have successfully concluded an intensive training program on digital content creation for security education. The week-long workshop, conducted from January 19-23, 2026, was administered by the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) with strategic partnership from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).

The comprehensive curriculum equipped personnel from the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force, Immigration Department, and Customs Division with advanced technical skills to develop sophisticated digital training materials. This initiative represents a crucial advancement in establishing standardized, sustainable, and modernized learning frameworks for security agencies throughout the Caribbean region.

This training session marked the conclusive phase of the English-speaking Caribbean implementation, following similar programs across twelve CARICOM Member States. The project now prepares to expand to Spanish-speaking partner institutions in the Dominican Republic scheduled for February 2026, demonstrating the program’s continuing regional development.

According to official statements, CARICOM IMPACS remains committed to broadening capacity-building support, with plans to extend these specialized training opportunities to additional Member and Associate States through future initiatives. This multinational cooperation underscores the growing importance of digital proficiency and standardized training protocols in contemporary law enforcement practices throughout the Caribbean basin.