Dominica police force receives equipment for UN-funded regional pilot program

The Dominican police force has taken a significant step toward modernization with the introduction of a new Police Records Management Information System, funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The initiative, part of a regional pilot project, was officially launched during a ceremony on Wednesday, attended by key stakeholders including UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Stephanie Ziebell and Dominica’s Minister for National Security, Rayburn Blackmoore. The system, already operational in six Caribbean nations—Grenada, Antigua, Barbados, St. Kitts, Guyana, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—aims to streamline judicial processes and enhance the professionalism of law enforcement agencies. Ziebell emphasized the UNDP’s commitment to supporting Dominica’s digital transformation and national priorities, calling the equipment a symbol of their enduring partnership. Blackmoore highlighted the project’s potential to improve productivity, decision-making, and crime prevention through advanced data analysis and centralized management. The initiative will equip every police station on the island with the necessary hardware and software, marking a transformative milestone for the Dominican police force.